Moringa Kootu in Homemade Pretzel Bread Bowls
2 hours 40 minutes
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About Moringa Kootu in Homemade Pretzel Bread Bowls
Elevate your dinner with this stunning and nutritious Moringa Kootu served in crispy, homemade pretzel bread bowls! This South Indian-inspired dish combines the nutritional powerhouse of moringa leaves (also known as drumstick leaves) with a flavorful lentil-based kootu, creating a complete and satisfying meal.I had leftover pretzel bread from the night before and knew it would be the perfect vessel for this hearty kootu. The salty pretzel bread perfectly complements the savory and slightly sweet kootu. This recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it ideal for a special occasion or a unique weeknight dinner.Prepare to be amazed – you'll never look at dal (lentil stew) the same way again!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep2 hours
Cook40 minutes
Total2 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Moringa Kootu
- 1 cup Moringa Leaves also known as drumstick leaves
- 1/2 cup Mung Bean
- 1/2 cup Coconut grated
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1-2 Chili Pepper dry, red
- 1 Onion finely chopped, small
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Gram black, split
- 2 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt to taste
For the Pretzel Bread Dough
For the Boiling Solution
- 1/2 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Baking Soda
For Brushing
- 1/4 cup Milk
For Topping
- 1/4 cup Poppy Seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Moringa Kootu
- Pressure cook the moong dal for 2 whistles.
- Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and dry red chili into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal; cook until they splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and moringa leaves with 1-2 tablespoons of water. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked dal, coconut paste, and salt. Add enough water to reach desired consistency. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Make the Pretzel Bread Dough
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, brown sugar, and yeast. Let stand until frothy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add melted butter, salt, semolina flour, and whole wheat flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Pretzel Bread
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Boil each bread ball in the baking soda solution for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the bread balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush the bread balls with milk and sprinkle generously with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.
- Once cooled slightly, carefully cut a circle on top of each bread bowl and remove the top to create a bowl shape.
Serve
- Serve the warm moringa kootu in the crusty pretzel bread bowls.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, toast the cumin seeds and dry red chili before grinding them into a paste.
- If you don't have semolina flour, you can substitute with all-purpose flour, but the texture might be slightly different.
- Adjust the amount of water in the kootu to achieve your preferred consistency. Thicker is traditional.
- For extra pretzel flavor, add a teaspoon of pretzel salt to the boiling solution.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 3730mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 4mg
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This is a fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing.
I’m excited to make this at home!
This looks divine! Can’t wait to make it.
Wonderful Divya.