Kootu curry

Ingredients:

Kadala/ Black Chana - 1 cup
Raw banana - 1 medium , diced
Chena/ Elephant yam - 1 , diced
Shredded coconut - 1 cup ( fried)
Red chilly - 5-6
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

To temper 

Red Chilly - 2
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Method:

1. Soak kadala overnight or for atleast 8- 10 hrs. Pressure cook kadala with enough water , salt and turmeric powder for 3-4 whistles.
2. To this add chena and raw plantain and cook till they are done or you can also pressure cook then for another 1 or 2  whistles. Cook till the water almost evaporates.
3. Meanwhile roast the coconut till they are golden brown . Add the red chilly and roast for another 1 minute. Allow it to cool down and grind these to a coarse paste with very little water.
4. Add these to the cooked kadala and vegetable mixture. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. In another pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds and red chilly.Once the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves. Pour it over the curry.

Serve hot and enjoy!