Shanthi's Cookbook

Chana dal - 1 tsp

Coriander seeds - 2 tsp

Green chilli - 1 or 2

Ginger - 1 small piece

Grated Coconut - 1/4th cup / coconut milk - 2 tbsp

Curd - 2 cups

Water - 2 cups

Veggies - Boiled Sorakaya / White pumpkin /Mixed vegetables ( can also combine sorakaya with carrot)

Cilantro - finely chopped

Turmeric - a pinch

Salt - according to taste

Tadka / Popu ( oil + Mustard seeds + Urad dal + 1 red chilli + inguva / Asafoetida powder +Curry leaves)

1. Soak chana dal , coriander seeds , green chilli, chopped ginger in some water for atleast an hour. Later grind them into a paste along with grated coconut.

2. Add the paste ( from step 1.) to 2 cups curd and 2 cups water. Blend them altogether for some more time.

3. Add tadka / popu and add boiled veggies + Step2.

4. Add salt and Turmeric. Bring them to a boil.

5. Garnish with Cilantro.

Serving Suggestion : Serve with Hot rice.