Karunai Kizhangu Kootu / Senai Kootu / Yam Kootu

You can also call it as "Yam Dhal",Very simple recipe which goes well with plain hot rice

Ingredients
Part 1 - Pressure Cooker

• Yam - 350 g (chopped into small cubes)
• Channa dal - 3/4 cup
• Tomato - 1

Part 2 - Seasoning

• Oil - 2 teaspoons
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Green Chilly - 4 no:(slit it)
• Cumin seeds / jeera - 1/2 teaspoon
• Curry leaves - few

Part 3 - Powders

• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sambar Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Part 4 - Garnishing and Topping

• Coriander leaves - little
• Grated coconut - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon Juice - 2 teaspoons

Method

Step 1 - Pressure Cooking

• Pressure cook the ingredients given under "Part 1" for 3 whistles
• Once the pressure is released mash the contents

Step 2 - Seasoning and kootu

• In a kadai heat oil and season with mustard, jeera, chillies and curry leaves
• Add the mashed yam and channa dal,Mix well
• Add little water if needed put turmeric, sambar powder and salt.Boil for few minutes
• Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the stove
• Add grated coconut and mix well
• Add lemon juice and mix well