Friday, September 24, 2010

Cauliflower - Carrot Kootu

INGREDIENTS :
  1. Cauliflower      - 1 cup
  2. Carrot              - 1 cup
  3. Coriander seeds    - 1/2 tsp
  4. Grated coconut      - 1 tsp
  5. Cumin seeds          - 1/4 tsp
  6. Green chilly           - 3
  7. Small onion            - 1/2 cup
  8. Turmeric powder   - !/4 tsp
  9. Mustard seeds      - 1/4 tsp
  10. Curry leaf              - few
  11. Urad dal + Tuvar dal + Moong dal (mixed)   - 1/2 cup
  12. Oil for fry 
  13. Salt to taste
 METHODS :
  1. Cut vegetables into small pieces.
  2. Cook carrot & cauliflower.
  3. Cook all dals in pressure cooker.
  4. Heat a pan, add Coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Fry till it turns into light brown color.
  5. Grind the fried items with grated coconut, green chillies, and water.
  6. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, chopped onion, and curry leaf. Fry well.
  7. Then add all vegetables and cooked dal. Stir well. 
  8. Add ground items, salt, and turmeric powder.
  9. Cook for 5 minutes till it becomes thick.
  10. Cauliflower carrot kootu is ready.