Broccoli With Red Lentils

Wash the lentils(vanpayar) and cook them in a pressure cooker with crushed garlic, salt and little water upto 6-7 whistles.

Remove from heat and keep aside until the pressure from the cooker has gone.

Wash the broccoli well. Cut it into chunks and transfer it into a food processor. Pulse it until its coarsely minced.

Add the shallots, green chillies, coconut and curry leaves with the shredded broccoli and mix well with hands.

Splutter the mustard seeds. Add broccoli mixture and cook for 10 minutes. Do not add water. Add the cooked lentils(vanpayar).

Add salt to taste. Mix well. Cook until the broccoli is done.