--- title: Pumpkin type: taxonomy_archive taxonomy: category slug: pumpkin term_id: 176 permalink: "https://www.awesomecuisine.com/categories/fruits-and-vegetables/pumpkin/" post_count: 32 description: A pumpkin is a squash fruit, usually orange in colour when ripe. Pumpkins grow as a gourd from a trailing vine of the genus Cucurbita Cucurbitaceae.The pumpkin varies greatly in form, being sometimes nearly globular, but more generally oblong or ovoid in shape. The rind is smooth and variable in colour. Pumpkins are a popular food, with their insides commonly eaten cooked and served in dishes such as pumpkin pie; the seeds can be roasted as a snack. --- # Pumpkin Posts in this archive: 32 - [Parangikai Halwa (Pumpkin Halwa)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/parangikai-halwa-pumpkin-halwa.md) - [Mathanga Erissery](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mathanga-erissery.md) - [Olan](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/olan.md) - [Prawn and Pumpkin Pizza](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/prawn-and-pumpkin-pizza.md) - [Chicken and Pumpkin Curry](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chicken-and-pumpkin-curry.md) - [Pumpkin Kofta Curry](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-kofta-curry.md) - [Sarson da Subzi](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sarson-da-subzi.md) - [Thai Coconut Curry with Chickpeas](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/thai-coconut-curry-with-chickpeas.md) - [Yellow Pumpkin Poori (Parangikai Puri)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/yellow-pumpkin-poori-parangikai-puri.md) - [Ezhukari Kootu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/ezhukari-kootu.md) - [Mukkootu Masiyal (3 Vegetables Kootu)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/mukkootu-masiyal-3-vegetables-kootu.md) - [Pumpkin Pancake](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-pancake.md) - [Yellow Pumpkin Kootu (Parangikai Kootu)](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/yellow-pumpkin-kootu-parangikai-kootu.md) - [Pumpkin and Peanut Sambar](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-and-peanut-sambar.md) - [Chicken and Pumpkin Pizza](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/chicken-and-pumpkin-pizza.md) - [Parangikai and Mango Sabji](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/parangikai-and-mango-sabji.md) - [Pumpkin Roast](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-roast.md) - [White Pumpkin (Poosanikai) Rasavangi](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/white-pumpkin-poosanikai-rasavangi.md) - [Pumpkin Dal Kootu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-dal-kootu.md) - [Pumpkin Mochai Kuzhambu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-mochai-kuzhambu.md) - [Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Patties](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sweet-potato-and-pumpkin-patties.md) - [Pumpkin Cooked with Green Peas](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-cooked-with-green-peas.md) - [Amilo Pharshi](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/amilo-pharshi.md) - [Khatta Meetha Kaddu](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/khatta-meetha-kaddu.md) - [Parangi Kai Puli Curry](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/parangi-kai-puli-curry.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin and Peanut Curry](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/sweet-pumpkin-and-peanut-curry.md) - [White Pumpkin Soup](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/white-pumpkin-soup.md) - [Prawn and Pumpkin Curry](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/prawn-and-pumpkin-curry.md) - [Pumpkin Kebabs](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-kebabs.md) - [Parangi Kai (Yellow Pumpkin) Poriyal](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/parangi-kai-yellow-pumpkin-poriyal.md) - [Pumpkin Soup](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/pumpkin-soup.md) - [Red Pumpkin Raita](https://www.awesomecuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/red-pumpkin-raita.md)