Koottu - Lentil-vegetable stew.

Ingredients

• 1 medium - Kohlrabi (similar to Chow chow)
• 1/4 cup - green peas (optional)
• 1 medium- Chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup - moong dal (yellow) or red lentils
• 1.5 tsp - sambar powder or garam masala (depending flavor profile sought)
• Turmeric powder, a pinch
• Asafetida, a pinch
• Salt (to taste)
• Seasoning:
• 1 tsp - Coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp - mustard Seeds
• 1 sprig - curry leaves

Peel the skin of kohlrabi squash. Chop other vegetables.

Slow or pressure cook them with rest of the ingredient and water for 3 whistles.

Prepare the seasoning using the flame temperture method and add it to the mixture.

Serve with hot rice.

See detailed recipe for similar lentil stew recipe here