Veg Kootu

Ingredients :

• 2 Potatoes
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Tomato
• 1 Brinjal
• 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste

For Grind :

• 1 sp Coriander Seeds
• 1 sp Poppy Seeds / Gasagasalu
• 2 sp Chana Dal
• 1" Dalchina Chekka
• 2 sp Dry Coconut Powder
• 5 Red Chillies

For Popu :

• 1/2 sp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 sp Cumin Seeds
• 1 pinch Hingu
• Coriander Leaves
• Curry Leaves
• 1 Red Chilli
• 2 sp Oil

Method :

• Heat a pan and dry roast kootu ingredients expect coconut.
• When it done remove from fire and let it cool.
• Grind into a smooth paste along with grated coconut & keep aside.
• Wash and chop the vegetables and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan & add popu ingredients and fry.
• Next add curry leaves, chopped vegetables and stir.
• Add one cup water & stir, continue to for 5-8mins.
• When the vegetables are soft add ground masala and cook.
• Add turmeric powder, salt & stir well, add some more water if required.
• Let it cook for couple of mins and remove from fire.
• Transfer into a serving bowl & garnish with coriander leaves.
• Veg kootu is ready to serve, serve with rice or roties.