In a cooker, separator add dal and wash well

Add water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistle

In a mixie jar add red chilli, coconut, pepper, and cumin seeds and little water, grind

After cooker pressure releases naturally prepare kootu

In a wide pan add oil and when the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter

Keep the tadka aside

Add zucchini and give a good mix

Furthermore, add the required salt and cook for 2 minutes

Add the ground paste and 1/2 cup of water, cook for around 5 minutes until zucchini turns fork tender

If required add more water and cook till they turn soft

Add cooked dal and give a good mix

Furthermore add 3/4 cup of water, coriander leaves, asafoetida, turmeric powder, and sugar; cook for 5 minutes

Add the prepared tadka, give a good mix and turn off the stove