To begin making the Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kootu Recipe; we will first cook the moong dal lentils with about 2 cups of water in a saucepan or a pressure cooker, along with a 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Once cooked completely, whisk it using a fork. See Video recipe of of to cook lentils in a pressure cooker

Steam the chow-chow, the beans and carrots adding just a little salt, until tender and cooked.

Grind together the grated coconut, cumin seeds, curry leaves and the red chilli into a smooth paste. Use warm water for grinding, this will help the coconut blend well with the chillies.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, bengal gram and halved white urad dal and allow them to crackle. Allow the dal to roast well until lightly browned.

Stir in the cooked lentils, the cooked vegetables and curry leaves and sauté for a few minutes. Add a little water to adjust the consistency of the Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kootu. Check the salt levels and adjust to suit your taste.

Serve the Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kootu along with steamed rice and Vathal Kozhambu.