Prepare a checklist. Keep supplies close at hand. Remove the skin from the top of the broccoli stalks and chop them into small pieces.

Prepare a checklist. Keep supplies close at hand.

Take enough water in the cooker. Steam cook beans in a bowl without adding water to the veggies. Add 3 cups of water to mung in a bowl, cook in a pressure cooker following manufacturer’s instructions. While these are cooking. Take care of the rest of the chores

To make the paste:
In a heavy pan over medium heat, fry the paste ingredients-urad, chana, coriander seeds, and cayenne pepper Turn off the stove when the dals turn golden brown and aromatic. Soak the fried items in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Blend the soaked ingredients along with ginger and garlic to make a paste.

Heat oil in a sauce pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds, let the seeds pop open. Add cumin seeds, methi seeds.and asafetida Add green chilies, curry leaves and turmeric powder. Add onions and sauté. When onion changes color a little, add broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minute. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the cooked beans and stir.

Reduce the flame and add the cooked mung with water. Cook over simmering heat for a few minutes.
Stir in the paste. Cook covered for a couple of minutes. Stir in coconut milk. Afer 2 minutes, add salt and turn off the stove. Taste.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves with stalk.