Molagutal (Dal)

You Will Need:

Carrot - 1 cut into slices

Peas - 1 cup

Corn Kernels - 1 cup

Coconut - 3/4 cup

Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

Peppercorns - 1 1 /2 tsp

Curry Leaves - 1 strand

Salt - to taste

Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp

Urad Dal - 2 tsp

Water - 4 cups

Tuvar Dal / Moong Dal - 1/2 cup (cooked and mashed)

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Grind grated coconut, cummin seeds and peppercorns to a fine smooth paste.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal. When it splutters add curry leaves and 1 cup of water. Add the vegetables and turmeric powder and cook with lid for few minutes. Add the coconut paste, dal and the remaining water and salt. Mix Well and cook till the Curry comes to a boil. Serve with Rice or chapathis.

Tips: You may also use these vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower, chow chow, beans, pumpkin, squash.