Kootu is a semi gravy curry prepared by incorporating lentil with any veggie. In this kootu, I have used two kinds of lentils.
INGREDIENTS
PUMPKIN DICED- 750 GRAMS
TOOR DAL- 1 1/2 TBSP
GRAM DAL- 1 1/2 TBSP
SALT TO TASTE.
TO GRIND
COCONUT GRATINGS- 1/2 CUP
FENUGREEK SEEDS- 3/4 TSP
PEPPERCORNS- 1 TSP
FOR SEASONING
COCONUT OIL- 4 TSP
MUSTARD- 1 TSP
RED CHILLIES- 2 NOS
ASAFOETIDA- 1/2 TSP
CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG
METHOD
Wash and dice pumpkin to small cubes and boil and keep it aside. Steam the lentils in a cooker till becomes mushy.
Grind coconut gratings, peppercorns and fenugreek seeds to paste and keep it aside.
In a pan add boiled pumpkin,steamed lentils,salt,coconut paste and boil till the paste blends well.
Prepare the seasoning by heating coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds,when it starts to splutter add urad dal, curry leaves,asafoetida,red chillies and switch off.
Add the seasoning to the pumpkin mixture and switch off.
INGREDIENTS
PUMPKIN DICED- 750 GRAMS
TOOR DAL- 1 1/2 TBSP
GRAM DAL- 1 1/2 TBSP
SALT TO TASTE.
TO GRIND
COCONUT GRATINGS- 1/2 CUP
FENUGREEK SEEDS- 3/4 TSP
PEPPERCORNS- 1 TSP
FOR SEASONING
COCONUT OIL- 4 TSP
MUSTARD- 1 TSP
RED CHILLIES- 2 NOS
ASAFOETIDA- 1/2 TSP
CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG
METHOD
Wash and dice pumpkin to small cubes and boil and keep it aside. Steam the lentils in a cooker till becomes mushy.
Grind coconut gratings, peppercorns and fenugreek seeds to paste and keep it aside.
In a pan add boiled pumpkin,steamed lentils,salt,coconut paste and boil till the paste blends well.
Prepare the seasoning by heating coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds,when it starts to splutter add urad dal, curry leaves,asafoetida,red chillies and switch off.
Add the seasoning to the pumpkin mixture and switch off.
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