Mulakushyam - A Mixed Vegetable Lentil Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Mulakushyam Recipe - A Mixed Vegetable Lentil Curry, first prepare the vegetables by peeling and cutting them

Step 2: Wash the dal and keep aside

Step 3: We will now cook everything a single pot, by either using a pressure cooker or using a sauce pan method

Step 4: If using the sauce pan method, follow the same instructions as below and cook until the dal is soft and cooked through

Step 5: Place the washed dal, the chopped vegetable, slit green chillies into the pressure cooker

Step 6: Add the turmeric,salt and about 2 cups of water

Step 7: Place the weight on and pressure cook until you hear two whistles

Step 8: After 2 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat

Step 9: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 10: Once the pressure has released, add the curry leaves, the coconut oil, salt and pepper to taste

Step 11: Stir and give the Mulakushyama brisk boil

Step 12: Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl

Step 13: Serve the Mulakushyam along with Steamed Rice , Elai Vadam and Pisarna Manga Recipe for a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner