Receta Mullangi Kootu
Kootus are an integral part of South Indian cuisine, especially Tamil cuisine. Often made as a substitute to sambar varieties, kootus are made using a variety of vegetables. Most common of them all include cabbage, radish and chow chow (chayote). They are best served with rice.
Ingredients:
- White Radish – 100 gms, chopped
- Moong Dal – 50 gms
- Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp
- Coconut Oil – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped
- Green Chillies – 3/4 tsp, finely chopped
- Curry Leaves – few
- Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Dry roast the moong dal for 30 seconds.
2. Pressure cook until 1 or 2 whistles or until cooked, adding enough water.
3. Using the back of a ladle, mash well and keep aside.
4. Pressure cook the radish with turmeric powder and salt.
5. Heat oil in a pan.
6. Fry the mustard seeds and urad dal for 20 seconds.
7. Add green chillies, asafoetida powder, curry leaves and stir-fry for 30 to 45 seconds.
8. Add the cooked radish and dal.
9. Stir well to mix.
10. Bring to a boil and remove from flame.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot with rice.
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