Molagooshyam

Molagooshyam is a mild gravy which can be had along with rice.Normally its made of yam and raw banana.Other vegetables like carrot,beans,peas are optional.But without Yam and raw banana its totally incomplete.

This recipe serves two

Ingredients:

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• Raw Banana/Vazhakai - 1 medium size
• Yam/Chenai - 500 grams
• Moong dal,split - 75 grams
• turmeric powder - a pinch
• Pepper powder -2 or 3 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Curry leaves - a sprig
• Coconut oil - 2 tsp

Method:

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• Dry Roast the moong dal till brown and wash well.

• Chop the vegetables into cubes and pressure cook with salt ,turmeric powder,pepper powder ,moong dal and sufficient water.

• After the steam is released.Open the lid and mix well.Add water if the consistency is very thick.
• On a medium flame ,allow it to boil.
• Switch off and pour coconut oil and add curry leaves.

Serve with rice and any pickle..Kadugumanga will go well with it.You can also have cucumber or any thayir pachadi along with it.