Kootu Variety 1: Poricha Kootu (Lentil and vegetable mixed gravy) | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1 medium Chayote squash, chopped into cubes
• 1 cup Cooked toor dhal or yellow split moong dhal (See basics on how to cook toor dhal (red gram) or moong dhal)
• 11/2 tsp salt (1/2 tsp for the vegetable; 1 tsp for the dish)
• 1/2 tsp oil/ghee
• 1 tbsp Split or whole white black gram/urad dhal
• 1 tsp Whole black pepper
• 1 or 2 Dry red chilies
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup Fresh or frozen grated coconut (If using frozen, take it out to thaw about 45 mins prior to cooking)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves (Wash and pat dry)
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Hing/asafoetida
• 1 tsp White urad dhal/black gram
• 4-5 leaves Curry leaves (optional)
• 1 Dry red chili (optional)
• 1 tbsp Oil/ghee