Cauliflower kadalai paruppu /chana dal paal/milk koottu

Name: Cauliflower kadalai paruppu /chana dal paal/milk koottu
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups Cauliflower; 1/2 cup chana dal; 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil; 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds; Pinch asafoetida; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 cup yellow bell peppers; 2 tablespoon Masala Powder; 1 tablespoon besan; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup coriander leaves with stem, finely chopped; as needed Salt

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

Tasty cauliflower koottu with homemade masala powder has all the ingredients to satisfy your Healthy sensory perceptions Food should be a feast for the eyes , nose, taste buds and etc. This recipe has color ,aroma. Taste, visually interesting, rich nutrients and etc.
It is rich in nutrients and flavor. #CA26 #Spice it up # Masala powder #Koottu

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

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Ingredients

40--45 mins

6 servings

4 cupsCauliflower
1/2 cupchana dal
1 tablespoonsesame seed oil
1 tablespoonMustard seeds
Pinchasafoetida
1 teaspooncumin
1/4 cupcurry leaves
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 tablespoonGinger, grated
1 cupfinely chopped onion
3green chilies, finely chopped
1 cupyellow bell peppers
2 tablespoonMasala Powder
1 tablespoonbesan
1 cupcoconut milk
1/4 cupcoriander leaves with stem, finely chopped
as neededSalt

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Steps

40--45 mins

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Make a checklist. Keep the necessary items nearby.
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Make a checklist. Keep the necessary items nearby.
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Make a checklist. Keep the necessary items nearby. please refer to the recipe for masala powder Recipe ID: 17134616
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Cook the dal in a pressure cooker with twice the amount of water. Follow manufacturer's instructions for operating the pressure cooker. Let the dal cook completely-about 15 minutes. Turn oof the cooker. Remove the dal from the cooker.
The vegetables should be crisp without changing color. So I microwaved the bell pepper slices.
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Boil enough water in a pot over medium heat. Place the steam basket in it. Place the cauliflower florets in it. The water should be below the basket. Do overcook the cauliflower florets. When the florets are slightly soft, turn off the stove. Remove the basket with the cauliflower florets
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In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add mustard seeds, cumin seeds; let the mustard seeds splutter; stir in asafetida powder. Add onion, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, ginger, and garlic and sauté. until onion turn translucent. about 2 -3minutes; add the cooked dal with water. Add cauliflower. Add 3 cups of water.
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Add microwaved bell pepper, Add masala powder, and stir. Dissolve besan flour in ¼ cup water and add it to the koottu; stir. When it thickens, simmer the flame. continue cooking over medium low heat. When it boils, add coconut milk and stir. Turn off the stove. Add salt and stir. I use organic Himalayan pink salt. Garnish with cilantro. Transfer to a serving bowl
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Taste it before serving. A small bowl of koottu is a complete meal. I served the kootu with Pongal. You may serve it with rice, chapati, or dosa.

Tips

tips: keep the veggies crisp and colorful. do not overcook.

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on October 12, 2026 21:37

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography