BROCOLLI-CARROT KOOTU

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup brocolli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots ( in cirucular / lenghtwise )
1/2 cup yellow moong dal
1/4 cup toor dal
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt as per taste

FOR GRINDING:

2 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 pepper corns
2 Red chillies

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* Boil the dals in a pan / pressure cook till soft , with half of salt and turmeric powder
* Boil the veges seperately in a pan till carrots are soft with remaining salt
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Pour in the dal and veges in the kadai and let it boil
* Grind the ingredients for grinding with very little water
* Pour the grinded mixture in the dal-vege mix
* Let it boil
* Add the asafoetida and garnish with curry leaves
* Remove from heat and serve with hot rice !!