Pavakkai Koottu (Karela Koottu)
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| Pavakai Koottu/Karela Koottu |
Ingredients
- Pavakkai.................................3
- Cooked Moong Dhal...............1 cup
- Grated Coconut.................... ..1/2 cup
- Pepper Corns......................... .1tsp
- Turmeric Powder................... .1/4 tsp
- Mustard Seeds........................ 1tsp
- Urad Dhal................................2 tsp
- Curry Leaves.............................few
- Grated Coconut........................2 tsp
- Salt to Taste
Method
- Wash and cut the pavakai into small pieces.
- Cook it with water and turmeric powder..
- Grind the coconut and pepper into fine paste.
- Cook the moong dhal and keep.
- When the pavakai is cooked add the moong dhal,salt, ground paste and mix well. Let it boil.
- Heat a a pan with oil add mustard , urad dhal coconut and curry leaves.
- When it crackles add to the koottu.
- Very tasty and serve as side dish.
