Cucumber and Moong Dal Kutu

Ingredients: 

• Moong dal 1 cup
• Large size Cucumber  1
• Shredded Coconut 1 teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoon
• Corriander Seeds 1/2 teaspoon
• Green Chillies 2
• Pepper corns 10
• Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
• Urad dal 1/4 teaspoon
• Red Chilli 1
• Oil 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder a pinch
• Water as needed 

Preparation:

• Peel and cut the cucumber into 1 inch pieces.
• Grind the green chillies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, coconut and peppercorns into a smooth paste by adding some water
• Cook Moong dal with 3 cups water by adding salt and turmeric
• Add the cucumber pieces when the dal 3/4th done. Add water if needed.
• After the cucumber and dal is fully cooked, add the grinded mixture to the dal.
• Let it cook for a few mins. Now, in a small pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, urad dal.
• When the mustard seeds start to splatter, remove from heat and add it to the dal.
• A very tasty and healthy cucumber and moong dal kutu is ready to be served. This one tastes very good with rice, chapathi or roti.

Alterations: 

• Use ghee instead of oil for a better taste.
• Lime juice can be added after the dal cools down if you like.

Warnings:

• Be careful when adding the chilies and peppercorns as this makes the dal spicy, adjust according to taste.