Milakootal (Kootu) Recipe

by Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

• Pudalangai (Snake Gourd) – 1 cup, chopped
• Moong Dal – 1/4 cup
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Coconut – 4 tsp, grated
• Green Chillies – 3
• Black Peppercorns – 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves – few
• Oil as required
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Add turmeric powder to dal and pressure cook till mushy.

2. Combine the coconut, green chillies, peppercorns and cumin seeds.

3. Grind to a smooth paste.

4. Boil the snake gourd pieces and keep aside.

5. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.

6. Fry the mustard seeds and curry leaves for 30 seconds.

7. Add the snake gourd pieces, dal and ground paste.

8. Add salt and mix well.

9. Serve hot.

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