Mixed Vegetable Koottu

Koottu plays an important role in South Indian Thali.
Goes well with Rice and Rotis.
Ideal to introduce certain vegetables to kids that they may try to avoid when served plain.

Ingredients Needed:
1. Mixed Vegetables 3 cup (Carrot, Chow-chow, Beans, Potato, Drumstick, Peas, Cauliflower)
2. Moong dal - 1/2 cup
3. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
4. Salt to taste
5. Hing
6. Sambar Powder 1-1/2 tsp

Ingredients for Grinding:
1. Grated Coconut - 3 table spoons.
2. Urad dal - 2 tsp
(Fry the Urad Dal in 1/2 tsp of Oil till golden brown)
Grind this Urad dal and Coconut into paste.

Ingredients for Tempering:
1. Oil 1 tsp
2. Mustard seeds
3. Curry leaves
4. Jeera

Method:
1. Wash the Dal several times and cook till done by adding Turmeric.
2. Add the Chopped vegetables, Salt, Sambar Powder, Hing and Cook nicely.
3. Add the ground Paste and cook for few minutes.
4. Temper with Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and Jeera.


Serve this with Rice and Ghee or with Rotis.