December 27, 2012

Molakoottal

Think Palakkad Chamayal and the first thing that comes to my mind is Molakoottal. One of the easiest dishes to make. Now let's come back to the present and see how to make this quick and really simple dish of lentils and veggies and ground coconut.

Ingredients


Mixed Veggies like White Pumpkin, Yellow Pumpkin, Raw Banana, Carrots, Yam, Potato, Green peas etc. diced into small cubes. - 1 Cup

* Tuvar Dal 3 Tblsps
* 1/2 cup grated cococut
* A pinch - Turmeric Powder
* 1 tsp - Chilli Powder
* 1 tsp - Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
* 1 Tsp oil for Tempering
* 1 Tsp - Mustard Seeds
* 1 Tsp - Urad Dal
* Few Curry Leaves
* Salt to Taste

Preparation

Pressure cook vegetables with a pinch of turmeric powder and chilli powder. Also pressure cook the dal, mash it without lumps and keep aside.
Grind grated coconut with jeera to a fine paste adding little water.
Now in a separate vessel, add the cooked veggies, dal, and salt. Mix well and boil for 2 minutes. Now pour the coconut paste and adjust consistency by adding water. Allow to simmer for a few minutes. Add Curry leaves. Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and urad dal. Pour over the Molagutal. Serve hot with rice and some pickle of your choice.

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