Vellarikai Kootu (Dosakai Kootu)

Vellarikai Kootu

Kootu is a sidedish served in full meals. There are different varieties of kootu....this is a simple Kootu with Vellarikai (cucumber)/ Dosakai.

Ingredients:
Vellarikai / Dosakai - 2 cups (chopped)
Moong dal /Passi parrupu - 1/4 cup
Grated coconut - 3 tablespoons
Green chillies - 2 nos
Cumin seeds / jeera - 1 tsp
Asafatedia - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Seasoning:
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urud dal - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Curry leaves

Method:
# In a pressure cooker add chopped vellarikai / dosakai, moong dal, turmeric powder with little water and pressure cook for 3 whizles.

# In a mixer jar add coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds and make fine paste adding little water.

# Once the pressure is released, add the coconut paste, salt, asafatedia and boil well.

Switch off the stove.

# Seasoning should be done with mustard seeds, urud dal and curry leaves.

Serve with  variety rice or steamed rice.
Please do try and provide your comments.

Thank you!