Mashed Pumpkin Recipes

MASHED PUMPKIN RECIPE

Steps:

• To start this delicious dish, peel the skin of pumpkin and deseed it. Cut the pumpkin into cubes and then put a pressure cook on medium flame. Add these pumpkin cubes in the cooker along with a little water and close the lid, cook until soft and tender for about 3-4 whistles.
• Once cooked, switch of the burner and let the steam release on its own. Open the lid of the cooker and drain the extra water, if any. Transfer these cooked pumpkin cubes in a bowl and mash them well using a masher until it is smooth.
• To the mashed pumpkin, add the grated cheddar cheese along with fresh cream, salt and crushed black pepper. Mix well using a spoon and once done, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of parsley. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into big chunks, leaving skins on.
• Combine potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water in a stovetop pressure cooker.
• Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
• Drain water and mash potatoes. Stir in margarine. Stir in pumpkin, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and basil until combined.

CREAMY MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Remove the seeds and skin from pumpkin and cut into smaller pieces.
• Boil steam or microwave the pumpuntil until tender.
• Drain pumpkin and mash the pumpkin until smooth, add grated cheese, cream (enough to make smooth) , pepper and salt and continue to mash until cheese has melted.

MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• If using the oven for cooking the pumpkin, preheat it to 425°F, set an oven rack to the lowest position, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash and dry the pumpkin. Place it in the microwave and microwave it for one minute on each side to slightly soften.
• Using a very sharp chef's knife and a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut a thin slice off the stem end. Place the pumpkin on this newly formed flat area and, again using a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut it in half.
• Use a large metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pulp, saving the seeds and washing them to make roasted pumpkin seeds if you wish.

MASHED PUMPKIN POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan cover potatoes and pumpkin with water. Bring to boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, 6-10 minutes.
• While potato/pumpkins are cooking. Sauté onions and Canadian bacon in a non-stick pan prepared with a bit of cooking spray about 3-4 minutes. Onions should should be tender and golden. If the pan gets dry while cooking, sprinkle a bit of water into the pan.
• Drain potatoes and pumpkin and return to pan. Lower heat to the lowest flame possible. Mash by with a potato masher, mixer or immersion blender. Add milk and butter to thin a bit and make mash creamier.
• Mix in the onions & bacon.
• Serve.

MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan and fry onions until translucent.
• Add garlic and fry until light golden brown.
• Add cumin seeds and fry until they begin to pop and release their aroma. (About 30 seconds).
• Mix in the pumpkin and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and lower heat to med low. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
• Remove lid and mash pumpkin with fork or potato smasher thingy:-)until smooth.
• Add salt if using. If water is not yet absorbed, cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
• Remove pot from heat and serve as a side dish with rice or roti.