Bottle Gourd And Moong Dal Gravy (Kootu)

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Fran_1970
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  • Level Medium

A Indian Kootu made of bottlegourd and moong dal goes well with rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg bottle gourd
  • 1/2 cup moong dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • Grind to paste:
  • 3 tablespoon grated coconut
  • 3-4 green chilles
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Seasoning:
  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
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Directions

  1. 1. Peel and cut bottle gourd into small cubes, and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, some salt, curry leaves and cook. Cook dal with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.
  2. 2. Mix together the cooked dal, vegetables and ground paste, adding some water if too thick. Simmer 2-3 min. Till well blended.
  3. 3. Season mustard and dal in oil, add to kootu.
  4. 4. Serve hot with rice or chapathis