Red Cabbage Poricha Kootu Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add 1 cup chopped red cabbage, salt to taste and 2 tbsp water. Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles, turn off the heat and release the pressure immediate;y by placing a fork under the weight or holding the cooker under running water. Open the cooker and transfer the dal to a bowl.

step 2

• STEP 1.In the same cooker put 1 cup of washed moong dal, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste and add water upto 2 inches above the level of the dal.

step 3

• STEP 1.Cover the cooker and pressure cook for upto 3 whistles. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. While pressure is releasing naturally, prepare the ground spices.

step 4

• STEP 1.For the coconut spice mixture add ½ cup grated coconut, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin seeds,1 sprig curry leaves (optional) in the small grinder jar and grind to a smooth paste with ¼ cup of water. Keep aside.

step 5

• STEP 1.Preheat a pan and add 1 tsp coconut oil or regular oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds,1 tsp split urad dal and 1 sprig torn curry leaves. Stir on medium heat till the urad dal is golden and crunchy.

step 6

• STEP 1.Add the cooked moong dal and the steamed cabbage. Mix well.

step 7

• STEP 1.To this add the ground coconut and mix well. Check for salt and add if required. Turn off the heat.