PUMPKIN GRATIN

2 lbs cubed raw pumpkin

1/2 tsp ground coriander seed

2 onions diced

1 Tbs chopped mint (or any other herb)

8 Tbs butter

1/2 cup grated local cheese

2 tsp flour

1/2 cup half and half or milk

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Melt 6 tbs of the butter over low heat in a heavy fry pan with a lid. Add the pumpkin, onion, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly, covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover the pan, raise the heat to medium, and sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 10 minutes, and then add the half and half in small batches until a thin sauce forms around the pumpkin. After about 10 minutes cooking, pour into a buttered gratin dish, sprinkle with the cheese, chopped herb, and then the crumbs. Dot with remaining butter, and bake, uncovered until browned and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

from Burk

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