Vegetable Kootu

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    What you’ll need:

    • Moong Dal – 2 cups
    • Turmeric – 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Veggies

    For Masala:

    • Olive (or other) oil – 2 tbsp
    • Channa Dal – 2 tbsp
    • Urad Dal – 1 tbsp
    • Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp
    • Jeera Seeds – 1tbsp
    • Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds – 1tsp
    • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Black Pepper Corn – 1 to 2 tsp (to taste)
    • Dry Red Chilies (optional) – 1 to 2 (to taste)
    • Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch piece
    • Cilantro (coriander leaves) – few sprigs

    Note: You can adjust any of these to your taste. I add peppercorn and omit red chilies because the kids find it spicy if I add both. The sweetness of the vegetables used balances out the heat.

    Method:

    1. Boil Moong Dal. Add Salt to taste and Turmeric powder.
    2. Chop veggies and cook with the dal when it is half cooked. I used Carrots, Orange Bell Pepper, Tomato, Green Peas. Other veggies that could be used are – cauliflower, potato, green beans, etc.
    3. In the mean time, warm up a couple of tbsps of oil in a small pan and roast all ingredients listed under Masala, except cilantro.
    4. Grind these spices along with a few sprigs of cilantro.
    5. Add to the cooked dal and veggies. Boil for about 5 mins. Enjoy with hot rice and ghee or butter (optional).

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