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chow chow kootu


chowmilagukootu

Ingredients :

Chow chow 1no
Moong dal quarter cup
Turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp 
Salt as needed
Oil as needed
5 to 6 pieces of coconut 
Redchilli 3nos
Cumin seeds 1tbsp 
Mustard seeds 1/4tsp 
Curry leaves 1 string 

Method:


Remove the outer skin of the chow chow and cut into small cubes. 

 Add the moong dal and chow chow add one small tumbler of water to it

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to it

Add salt to taste

Add half tbsp of oil so that dal gets cooked well. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. 

In a mixie jar add the coconut piece with 2 redchilli
 With one tbsp of cumin seeds
Grind to smooth paste by adding little water

Once the pressure Downs. Add the ground paste and mix well
Cook until the raw smell of the masala goes. Add oil in tadka pan add mustard seeds to splutter. Add the red chilli and curry leaves. Fry well. Add the tadka. Give a nice mix and boil well. 

Yummy chowchowmilagu kootu is ready

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