Cherupayar Kootukari - Kerala Onam Special

Cherupayar Kootukari

Ingredients
3 tbsp grated coconut / dessicated coconut
3 shallots
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 green chilli
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp water
Curry leaves
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1cup green gram (Cherupayar/ Moong daal)
1 big plantain (cut in cubes)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp coconut oil / veg oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 dried red chilli
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Chopped coconut pieces(optional)
Salt to taste
Curry leaves
Method  
Soak green gram overnight & cook it with a pinch of turmeric.
Coarsely grind  first seven ingredients & keep aside. 
Wash, peel & cut plantain in small cubes.
Cook for 10-15 mn in salt ,water & tumeric.
When cooked, add cooked green gram  & coarsely grinded mixture.
Cover & cook for a few minuites.
When dried, remove from fire.
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Heat oil in a pan.
Splutter mustard seeds.
Add curry leaves, red chilli & chopped coconut.
When light brown add to the kootukari.
Garnish with curry leaves & cumin powder.
Serve with rice or any other Indian bread.