IP Cauliflower Kootu

A South Indian dish, usually made with some kind of vegetable and lentils, this is a light and flavorful side for rice/qunioa or roti! For a change made this dish with cauliflower and since our kids love any type of Dal, its a nice way to sneak in any kind of veggies for kids 😀! And best of all, one pot meal - the Instant Pot way !

Vegetarian | Vegan | GF

Serving Size : 4

Prep ⏰: 5 mins | Cook ⏰ : 12 mins

Ingredients

3/4 cup moong dal

1 1/2 cup cauliflower

1/2 cup tomatoes, roughly chopped

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 cup fresh coconut

1 tbsp channa dal

2-3 green chillies

1 tbsp curry leaves

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp Sambhar powder

2 tsp oil (I used coconut oil)

pinch of asafoetida

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

salt to taste

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Instructions

• In a blender, add coconut , chillies, Sambhar powder and 1-2 tbsp water and blend well.

• In 6 quart Instant Pot, select “Saute/More” mode with cook time of 8 mins.

• Add oil and when hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, asafetida, turmeric. Wait for seeds to crackle and then add tomatoes.

• Sauté the mixture for 1-2 mins and add coconut mixture, cauliflower, lentils, 1- 1 1/2 tsp of salt.

• Mix well and add 2 cups of water.

• Cancel Sauté mode and select “Pressure Cook/High” mode with cook time of 6 mins.

• Once done, naturally release the pressure (NPR).

• Mix well and serve hot with rice/roti! Enjoy !