Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Kootu

Category: Beans And Grains

Ingredients and Directions

1/2 cup yellow split peas

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1 turmeric, pinch

10 oz spinach , OR 4 c vegetables (combination of cabbage, squash, beans, etc.)

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MASALA

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2 teaspoon urad dal

1/3 teaspoon black pepper

2 each red chillies

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

3 tablespoon coconut, grated

Boil yellow split peas. Keep aside. Boil vegetables with salt, chili powder and turmeric until just cooked. Add masala and dal. Masala: Roast urad dal, black pepper and red chillies until the dal is golden yellow. Add cumin seeds to the mixture after removing from stove. Add the coconut when the mixture is cold. Grind with water.