Moong Dal Kootu / Hesaru Bela Seenh Kootu

Ingredients:

½ Cup - Split Moong Dal (Skinned and halved version of the whole Moong bean)

½ Cup - Carrot and Beans diced

Oil – 1 tablespoon

Mustard Seeds

Asafoetida

Curry Leaves

Salt

Roast Separately and Grind Together:

2 tablespoons – Toor Dal (Thogiri Bela)

Pepper – 6

Red Chillis – 1 or 2

Kobri / Desiccated Coconut – 1 tablespoon

Method:

Cook Dal and Keep it aside.

Heat Oil in a Kadai and Tamper the Mustard Seeds, add Asafoetida and Curry Leaves, then, add the Diced Carrot and Beans. Fry for a minute and Add enough water for it to Cook till tender.

Add the Ground Powder and Mix well. Mix in the Dal. Add Salt. Stir and Serve warm for Rice/Chapathis.