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Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe

An easy way to make pumpkin puree at home

Author PJ

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Pumpkin

Instructions

  1. Wash the pumpkin and remove the seeds and the stingy parts.Peel and chop the pumpkin into small pieces

  2. Take it in a vessel and add a little water to it

  3. Pressure cook for 10 minutes / 2 whistles.

  4. Once the pressure releases, remove the vessel from the cooker and let it cool

  5. Drain out the excess water and use it in soup / add to stock.

  6. Take the cooked pumpkin in a blender jar and puree.

Recipe Notes

  • You can also cook the pumpkin in the microwave.
  • I have not added salt / any other seasoning while making this puree so that it can be used in sweet / savory recipes.
  • The puree can be frozen in air tight containers.