Pumpkin chilli dip

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Ingredients

• 500g pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 2cm cubes
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 fresh red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 60-100mL extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to season

Method

Place the pumpkin in a saucepan and cover with water, simmer for about 10 minutes until soft.

Drain, mash with a fork until smooth.

Add coriander, cumin, garlic, chilli, lemon juice, stir until combined.

Add oil to reach required consistency.

Serve warm or cold with hot Turkish or pita bread.

Notes:

• The chilli is quite mild, but leave out the chilli if it means your children will devour (or even try) this.

Recipe created by Melissa Hughes for Kidspot.

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