Poricha Kootu

This recipe is usually made with Drumstick.But you can also make it with Carrots,Cabbage,Peas,Chow Chow etc. I love it the way my mom makes it with mixed veggies. I tried it the first time following my mom's recipe and it did turn out well.This is a typical south indian dish. Eat with hot rice and crispy appalams ;)

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• Chopped Drumsticks (2) or 1 cup of chopped mixed veggies (Chow Chow,Green Peas,Carrot,Cabbage)
• 1 cup Toor Dal
• a pinch of Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp split Urad Dal
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Oil/Ghee
• Asafoetida
• Curry Leaves - 4 to 5
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste

To Roast and Grind:

• Grated Coconut - 1 tbsp
• Pepper corns - 1 tsp
• Red Chilies - 3 to 4
• Jeera - 1 tsp
• Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Preparation:

1. Pressure cook the Toor dal,a pinch of turmeric powder & Salt along with enough water.Cook it till the Dal is mashed properly.
2. Also cook the veggies/drumsticks till soft and keep aside
3. In a tsp of oil , roast all the ingredients listed till slightly brown.Allow it to cool and grind them together into a fine paste.
4. Mix the cooked veggies with the dal mixture, add the ground paste to this and allow everything to boil.Add more salt and water, if required.
5. Season with Mustard , Urad Dal and Curry Leaves in a bit of Ghee/Oil.

Variations : You can also make this recipe with Moong dal instead of Toor Dal. Adjust the amount of pepper corns and Red chilies based on the spice level required.