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Ladies Finger Masiyal

வெண்டைக்காய் மசியல்

By Ganesan Kannan

45 mins Serves 5 Medium Chennai

A mild coconut-ground kootu with ladies finger masiyal — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.

  2. 2

    Cook ladies finger masiyal with turmeric and salt in just enough water.

  3. 3

    Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies to a smooth paste and add to the vegetables.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked dal, simmer 5 minutes until everything comes together.

  5. 5

    Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in coconut oil and mix in.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

அரைத்த தேங்காய் விழுதை கடைசியாக சேர்த்து அதிகம் கொதிக்க விடாதீர்கள்.

Add the ground coconut paste last and do not boil hard, or the kootu turns watery.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 499 kcal
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbs: 21 g
  • Fat: 16 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.