Name: Pattypan Kootu
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium pattypan squash (, diced into very small cubes (about 1 cm)); 3/4 cup tuvar dal ((yellow split peas)); 1 sprig curry leaves ((optional)); 1 tbsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp canola or other vegetable oil; Salt to taste; For masala:; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tbsp blackgram dal ((udad dal)); 1 tbsp chana dal ((Bengalgram dal)); 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 2-3 dry red chilies; 1 tbsp black peppercorns; 1 tsp canola or other vegetable oil