LIMA BEANS KOOTU

Ingredients:

Baby Lima Beans - 1 cup

Cabbage (chopped) - 1/2 cup

Green Beans (chopped) - 1/2 Cup

Tomato(chopped) - 2 medium

Tamarind - Gooseberry size

Kootu Powder - 1 tbsp

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard - 1 tsp

Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves - a sprig

Salt - To taste

Coriander leaves(chopped) - 3 tbsp

Method:

Pressure cook lima beans for 1-2 whistles . Mash well and keep aside.

Saute tomatoes with little oil and add the mashed beans.

Mix well until beans and tomatoes are blended well.

Heat oil in a kadai and season urad dal,mustard seeds.

Add cabbage, beans and 1/2 cup water. Bring it to a boil.

As the vegetables start boiling, add the tamarind pulp, turmeric, asafoetida, curry leaves and salt.

When the vegetables become tender, add the kottu powder.

Stir well and add mashed beans and tomato mixture.

Mix well and cook until the gravy is thickened to required consistency.

Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti.