## Mulakootal (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Mulakootal (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) Recipe** 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:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Mulakootal (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) Recipe:
* 2 cups Mixed vegetables
* 1/2 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – grated
* 2 tablespoons White Urad Dal (Split)
* 2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 3 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* Curry leaves – handful
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Mulakootal (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) Recipe:
1. firstly wash, peel and dice all vegetables.
2. You can use any vegetables you have at home.
3. I like to use vegetables like carrot, lauki, drumstick, beans, potato, white pumpkin and cauliflower.
4. In a large pot (use an earthen pot if you have, the flavour is lovely)or in a pressure cooker, boil all the vegetables with little water with salt and turmeric.
5. In an another pressure cooker, boil the toor dal and keep it aside.
6. Dry roast all the ingredients for the paste apart from coconut for 2-3 minutes till fragrant and slight brown.
7. Grind together coconut and the roasted spices to a smooth paste adding little water if required.
8. Add the toor dal and coconut paste to the boiled vegetables and let it simmer further for 5 minutes till the flavours have blended and the raw smell of coconut has gone.
9. In a small tadka pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds, red chilly and curry leaves and sauté for 2 minutes.
10. Pour this over the curry and it is ready to be served.
11. Serve Mulakootal with hot steamed rice for a perfect summer lunch.
### Tips for the Best Mulakootal (Vegetables In Coconut Gravy) Recipe:
* 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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