Shared by Tsivia Tobi

This recipe was shared by Tsivia Tobi. Read more about her family in "Keeping a Couscous Tradition Alive — Even When There’s No Couscous in Sight" and try her recipes for merget kaski (vegetable soup with bulgur), kofta (meat patties), and turshi (pickled vegetables).
In a medium pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add pumpkin and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
Drain water from pumpkin, transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and paprika and mash together using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Serve room temperature or chilled with Merget Kaski & Kofta.