Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (4 serving )

Ingredients :

For The Paste (makes Approx. 1/2 Cup)
1 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
5 to 6 peppercorns (kalimirch)

Other Ingredients
2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
1/2 cup chopped raw banana
1/2 cup chopped yam (suran)
1/2 cup chopped red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu)
1/2 cup chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 cups cooked chana dal (split bengal gram)
coconut oil or any other refined
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)

Method :

For the paste
For the pasteHeat the oil in a small pan, add the fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, red chillies, cumin seeds and coconut, mix well and sauté on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour (approx. 5 to 7 minutes) while stirring continuously. Keep aside.When cool, add 3 tbsp of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedCombine the tamarind pulp with ¼ cup of water in a small pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till the raw flavour of tamarind disappears. Keep aside.Combine the raw banana, yam, red pumpkin, bottle gourd, 1 cup of water, cooked tamarind pulp, salt and turmeric powder in a deep pan, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame till the water evaporates and vegetables are cooked (approx. For 10 to 12 minutes), stirring once in between.Add the cooked dal and prepared paste, mix gently and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes.For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame till it turns light brown in a colour, while stirring continuously.Add the curry leaves and sauté for a second and pour the tempering over the curry. Serve hot.