Broccoli-Carrot Koottu

Broccoli falls under the cauliflower family. It is a good source of Fibre. This vegetable should not be overcooked. Best way is to just put in boiled water for 7-8 mnts or can be steamed or eaten raw. Now doctors have found broccoli to be efective in cancer treatments.Check it out

Ingredients

Broccoli - 1 bunch
Carrots -2
Moongdal – ½ cup
Toordal – ¼ cup
Coconut gratings – ¼ cup
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Redchilli – 1
Salt to taste
Turmeric pdr – ½ tsp

Seasoning

Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Curry leaves – 4

Method

1. Cut the broccoli into small florets. Dice the carrots. Cook the vegetables in boiling water adding salt. Drain and keep aside.
2. Pressure cook the dal adding turmeric pdr.
3. Grind the coconut,cumin seeds and red chilli adding little water.
4. In a pan pour oil. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. When it pops add ground mixture ,vegetables and cooked dal . Cook for 5mnts. Add little water if necessary. The gravy should be semi liquid.

Eat with chappathis or hot rice.