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To begin making the Chow Chow Poricha Kootu Recipe; we will first cook the moong dal lentils with about 2 cups of water in a saucepan or a pressure cooker, along with a 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

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Once cooked completely, whisk it using a fork. See Video recipe of of to cook lentils in a pressure cooker

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Steam the chow-chow, by adding just a little salt, until tender and cooked.

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Grind together the grated coconut, cumin seeds, curry leaves and the red chilli into a smooth paste. Use warm water for grinding, this will help the coconut blend well with the chillies.

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Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, bengal gram and halved white urad dal and allow them to crackle. Allow the dal to roast well until lightly browned.

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Stir in the cooked lentils, the cooked vegetables and curry leaves and sauté for a few minutes. Add a little water to adjust the consistency of the chow chow Poricha Kootu. Check the salt levels and adjust to suit your taste.

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Serve the Chow Chow Poricha Kootu Recipe along with steamed rice and Vathal Kozhambu or with hot phulkas or Spicy Potato Roast Recipe (Urulaikizhangu Poriyal).

Note: You can add many vegetables to this and make it even more nutritious. Also, do not boil the mixture too much. Boiling the coconut a little too much can release unwanted fat. I would suggest you give this mixture a boil just before heating, until then just stir in all the ingredients and keep aside.