Ingredients

• 3 cups - Zucchinis (cubed)
• 1 - Onion (chopped)
• 1 - Tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp - Mustard seeds + cumin seeds
• A few curry leaves
• 1/2 cup - Yellow moong dal
• 1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp - Asafoetida powder
• Salt
• Oil
• To grind:
• 2 - Dry red chillies
• 1 tbsp - Black pepper
• 1 tbsp - Channa dal
• 1 tbsp - Coriander seeds
• 3 tbsp - Grated coconut

How to Make Zucchini Poricha Kootu

• Heat a little oil, and one by one, roast the spices that are to be ground until they turn brown.
• When it cools, grind it to a smooth paste with enough water and set aside.
• Pressure cook the moong dal, asafoetida powder, and turmeric powder with enough water, for 3 whistles.
• Heat oil in a kadai, splutter the mustard seeds, and cumin seeds.
• Add the onions and tomatoes and salt, and cook.
• Now add the cubed zucchinis and cook on simmer until it is half done.
• Add the ground paste, and cooked dal to this, and bring to boil. Reduce the flame and cook until the vegetables are well cooked.
• Serve with rice, idlis or dosas. This kootu works wonders even with pongal.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipe