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Mulakushyam Recipe - A Mixed Vegetable Lentil Curry
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Mulakushyam Recipe - A Mixed Vegetable Lentil Curry

A high protein Kerala Recipes recipe with yellow moong dal (split), chayote - peeled and diced, potato (aloo) - peeled and diced. Ready in 48 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳

48 minTotal Time18m prep · 30m cook
4Servings
275-425Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions13 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Mulakushyam Recipe - A Mixed Vegetable Lentil Curry, first prepare the vegetables by peeling and cutting them

    curry leaves - a sprig
  2. 2

    Wash the dal and keep aside

  3. 3

    We will now cook everything a single pot, by either using a pressure cooker or using a sauce pan method

  4. 4

    If using the sauce pan method, follow the same instructions as below and cook until the dal is soft and cooked through

  5. 5

    Place the washed dal, the chopped vegetable, slit green chillies into the pressure cooker

    green peas (matar)(1/4 cup)green chillies - slit(2)
  6. 6

    Add the turmeric,salt and about 2 cups of water

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  7. 7

    Place the weight on and pressure cook until you hear two whistles

  8. 8

    After 2 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat

  9. 9

    Allow the pressure to release naturally

  10. 10

    Once the pressure has released, add the curry leaves, the coconut oil, salt and pepper to taste

    salt - to tastecurry leaves - a sprigblack pepper powder(1/4 teaspoon)coconut oil(1 tablespoon)
  11. 11

    Stir and give the Mulakushyama brisk boil

  12. 12

    Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl

  13. 13

    Serve the Mulakushyam along with Steamed Rice , Elai Vadam and Pisarna Manga Recipe for a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

131 kcal
Protein5.2g
Carbs18.5g
Fat4.2g
Fiber3.8g

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