Ash Gourd-chana Dal Gravy (Boodhkumblekai Kootu)

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Fran_1970
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A gravy from South India goes well with rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg ash gourd
  • 1/2 cup chana dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 sprigs curry, leaves
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice flour
  • Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaf
  • Fry in 1 teaspoon oil and grind to paste
  • 2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper corns
  • 2 teaspoon chana dal
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 4 tablespoon coconut gratings
  • 2-3 red chillies
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Directions

  1. 1. Pare and cut ash gourd into small cubes, add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt and enough water to cook. Cook separately the chana dal with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder. When cooked mix with the gourd.
  2. 2. Add ground paste, tamarind pulp, curry leaves; simmer 2-3 min. Mix rice flour with some water to smooth paste and cook a while longer till gravy is blended.
  3. 3. Season ingredients in oil, add to kootu, mix.
  4. 4. Serve hot with rice.