White Pumkin Stew(kootu)

In south Indian food, kootu(கூட்டு) is a low fat food, which can be made with many vegetables in different ways. Kootu can be eaten with rice or flat bread(roti).

Ingredients:

1 C white pumpkin, peeled, de seeded, and cubed

1 T peanuts

1 t channa dal

1/2 t sambar powder

1/4 C cooked toor dal

For masala:

1t channa dal

1/2 t coriander seeds

3 red chili

1 pinch asafoetida

1 t fresh grated coconut(optional)

Method

1. Pressure cook the first 4 ingredients with little salt and water, for 3 whistles.

2. Meanwhile, in a little oil, fry the ingredients, powder and keep aside.

3. Take the cooked pumpkin in a saucepan, add cooked dal and heat for 2 minutes. 

4. stir in the masala powder and heat for 2 minutes. Season mustard, urad and curry leaves in 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil. Serve with rice or roti.