Ingredients 1 1/2 pound acorn squash 2 teaspoons mild - flavored oil such as canola 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces or 1 3/4 cup) 2 teaspoons rasam powder (MTR or 777) 1 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds pinch of asafetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds pinch of cinnamon powder 1 sprig of curry leaves 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 inch ginger, peeled & grated 1 - 2 Indian green chili peppers — can substitute Serrano chili pepper 1 - 2 teaspoons
jaggery or brown sugar —
optional juice of half a lemon mixed herbs such as cilantro, parsley or basil, chopped for garnish salt to taste plain yogurt, for serving