## Mulakootal Recipe (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Mulakootal Recipe (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 25 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Mulakootal Recipe (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy):
* 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split) – can use toor dal as well
* 2 cups Mixed vegetables – I have used radish turnips
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 cup Water
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – grated
* 3 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
* 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Mulakootal Recipe (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy):
1. To begin with the Mulakootal Recipe first, in a blender grind fresh coconut and dried red chilies together to a coarse paste.
2. Now in a pressure cooker wash the lentils and cook them completely.
3. Take a Kadai add the vegetables, cook the vegetables completely.
4. After the vegetables are cooked add the dal to it and mix them well.
5. Combine and cook the vegetables and dal for 5 minutes and then add coconut paste to the mixture.
6. On low flame cook for another 5 minutes.
7. You can add some water if you feel the consistency is thickNow in a small pan heat some oil and add mustard seeds, wait till they splutter and then add urad dal, curry leaves.
8. Add this tempering to the mulakootal and serve it hot.
9. Serve your Mulakootal with hot rice or roti with some curd.
### Tips for the Best Mulakootal Recipe (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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