Kumro Chechki/Stir-fried Pumpkin is a popular Bengali vegetarian dish. This tastes delicious as a side dish with dal rice.
Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes. Wash and keep aside.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan/kadai. Temper with dry red chilli and nigella seeds.
Add the pumpkin pieces, turmeric powder, and green chillies. Mix well, cover, and cook over medium heat. Keep stirring in between.
Add salt, when the pumpkin pieces are half cooked. Mix, cover and cook until done. Stir in between to prevent burning from the bottom of the pan.
Add sugar and grated coconut towards the end. Mix and cook uncovered over low heat for 2-3 minutes more.
Remove from the heat, and transfer Kumro Chechki to a bowl.
Serve hot as a side dish with steamed rice and dal.