Kootu (Vegetables With Split Peas) Indian

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Kootu (Vegetables With Split Peas)

 

1/2 cup yellow split peas

3 small potatoes

1/4 teaspoon turmeric, cayenne

1/2 head cabbage, shredded

2 hot chili peppers, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup grated coconut

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon urad dal

1/2 teaspoon white rice

 

Wash split peas, drain. Put in small saucepan with

1-1/2 c. water, bring to boil. Lower heat, cover

partially, cook for 1 hour until peas are tender but

not mushy. Make sure water doesn't totally evaporate.

Set aside. Wash & peel potatoes; dice. Put potatoes in

large saucepan with turmeric, cayenne & 2 c. water.

Bring to boil; cover, lower heat & simmer for 7-8

minutes. Add cooked peas, cabbage, chiles, salt.

Cook, stirring gently, over moderately high heat until

cabbage is just tender. Add coconut & cumin. Lower

heat & simmer a couple of minutes. Heat oil in small

frying pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal & rice. When

dal reddens add all to vegetables.

Serves 4.

 

 

 

 

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