Mom's 3C's Mologutal (South Indian Vegetable Lentil Stew)

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   Add chopped carrots and cucumbers to enough boiling water to cover, with a little salt, in medium saucepan, and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender.

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   While the veggies are cooking, boil 1 cup of water and add the yellow lentils and turmeric to it.

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   Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until soft.

4. 4

   Grind the shredded coconut, cumin seeds, and red chili in a blender/grinder with a little water to form a paste.

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   Add this paste to the cooked veggies.

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   Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the veggie-coconut mixture and mix well.

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   Bring the stew to a boil, and add water if it appears too thick.

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   Add curry leaves and salt to taste.

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   In a small frying pan, heat the oil, and add the mustard seeds and urad dal.

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    When the mustard starts to sputter, pour the oil-seed mixture into the stew.

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    Stir well and ladle into soup bowls.

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    Serve hot with chappatis, rice, tortillas or bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.