Kootu
by nithyavaidya
28 Sep 2011
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A delectable combination of coconut and moong dal!
Kootu recipe - How to make Kootu
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Makes 4 servings
2 cups chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
2 cups moong dal (split green gram)
1/2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
3 green chillies , chopped
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a few curry leaves (kadi patta) and
Method
- Method
- Pressure cook the bottle gourd along with moong dal, channa dal add green chillies adding turemeric powder for 2 whistles.
- Remove from the flame, cool and open the lid.
- Add the salt and grated coconut, mix well and bring to boil for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds.
- Pour this to the moong dal mixture and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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