Jan 18, 2013

CHOW CHOW KOOTU

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Usually I make kootu with Moong dhal. For a varation do try this kootu with channa dhal.

INGREDIENTS

CHOPPED  CHOW CHOW
1 Cup
CHANNA DHAL
3 Tbsp
ONION
1
COCONUT
2 Tbsp
GREEN CHILLY
2-3
JEERA
¼ Tsp
MUSTARD  SEEDS
¼ Tsp
ASAFOETIDA   
A Pinch
SALT
To Taste
OIL
½ Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

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In a mixie jar take coconut,green chilly,Jeera. Grind it.

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Add little water to make it a smooth paste.

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Soak Channa dhal in water for 10 mins.

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In a bowl add Chow Chow,Channa Dhal. Place it in a pressure cooker & keep it for 2 - 3 whistles. Do not add water to the chow chow.

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If you add water kootu will be watery.

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In a Kadai heat oil,add mustard seeds,asafoetida,onions.Fry till it turns pink.

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Now add the cooked Chow chow to it.

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Pour the grounded paste to it.

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Allow this to boil for 5 mins.

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Switch off the flame.

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Transfer to a serving bowl.



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