Mochai Kootu

In our family, this kootu is a must during Pongal festival. My mom also adds some Brinjal (green coloured) to this kootu. But, I prepare only with Mochai. This is very easy and tasty preparation.

Ingredients:

1. Mochai - 1 Cup (Fresh)

2. Bengal Gram - 1/2 tsp

3. Thoor Dhal - 1 tsp

4. Red Chilly - 2

5. Jeera - 1/2 tsp

6. Coconut - 4 tsp

7. Pepper - 1/2 tsp

8. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

9. oil - 1 tsp

10. Mustard - 1/2 tsp

11. Urid dhal - 1/2 tsp

12. Salt - Needed qty

13. Curry leaf - Small qty

Procedure:

1. Cook mochai ( field bean) and keep aside.

2. Now in a pan, dry roast all other ingredients except turmeric powder.

3. Grind the roasted ingredients well along with turmeric powder.

4. In a pan, add oil and pop mustard. The add urid dhal and when it turns golden brown add the cooked mochai,salt and little water.

5. Add the powdered ingredients the mochai and Keep in medium flame for another 15 minutes.

6. When the contents get thickened, add curry leaf.

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