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Vegetable Kolumbu

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indian meals, south indian dishes, vegetable kolumbu
Servings: 6
Author: Anaga

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked lentils toor daal is ideal, but moong daal works really well too
  • 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/3 cup coriander seeds
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 2 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 dried red chilies add a couple more if you want it spicier
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water for blending
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cup vegetables of choice I used 3/4 cup chopped spinach and 1/2 cup beans

Instructions

  • First, make your masala.
  • Add coconut, coriander seeds, almonds, mustard seeds, turmeric, red chilies, and 1/4 cup water to a blender and blend until it forms a smooth paste (be sure to scrape down the sides and add more water if needed).
  • Heat a large pot with 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add cooked daal, masala, salt, 3 cups water, and vegetables.
  • Let cook for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
  • You want it to come to a boil a few times, making sure to stir well to ensure that everything is combined.
  • Serve over rice with a side of yogurt or raita!