Tian Of Pumpkin Recipes

TRINIDAD PUMPKIN RECIPE (PUMPKIN TALKARIE)

Steps:

• Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush under running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Cut in half. Scrape out the fibers and seeds. Dice the pumpkin into 1 - 1.5 inch pieces. Sometimes, I cut the pumpkin into small pieces before peeling, all depends on the mood I'm in.
• Grate or mince garlic. Slice onion and hot pepper, if using.
• In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add the onion (and hot pepper if using), cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes light golden brown.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute until translucent.
• Add pumpkin, stir to coat with the oil. Add salt and (sugar if using). Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the pumpkin is tender, stirring occasionally to ensure that it doesn't stick.
• The pumpkin will relinquish its juices, depending on the variety of pumpkin. When the pumpkin is cooked through, use the back of the spoon to mash the pumpkin until you have a paste like consistency and there are no chunks. It must be a smooth consistency. Always scrape down the sides of the pot.
• Continue to cook uncovered until any liquid from the pumpkin has evaporated and it begins to stick to the pot.
• Stir in cumin and serve with roti, rice or pita bread.

TIAN OF PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the pumpkin, leeks, carrots and squash in a small roasting pan. Sprinkle the pumpkin with mace. Roast the vegetables until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool. Cut the pumpkin, carrots and squash into thin slices. Set aside.
• Combine the shallots and olive oil in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, red wine and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Cook over low heat until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Cover the bottom of an oval gratin dish with the shallots. Place the pumpkin, carrots and squash in alternating rows over the shallots. Sprinkle with thyme. Add the remaining chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

PROVENCAL PUMPKIN TIAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Peel the pumpkin and cut the flesh into smallish pieces. Put it in a pan with about 6 tbsp water. Put the lid on and steam for 15-20 minutes until very soft.
• Mash with a masher or fork, season and add the nutmeg. If it is watery, return to the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• While the pumpkin is steaming, fry the onion in a medium-sized saucepan in the butter and oil for about 10 minutes, until softened but not brown. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk, a little at a time, stirring all the time to prevent lumps from forming, and cook over a low heat until the sauce thickens.
• Mix the white sauce with the pumpkin and the egg, and beat well. Pour into a well-buttered small ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle over the cheese and almonds and bake for 40 minutes, or until slightly firm and golden on top.