Feb 14, 2007

Kootu - கூட்டு



Ingredients:

  • Bengal Gram 1 cup
  • Onion 2
  • Chow Chow 1
  • Green Chilli 3
  • Turmeric 1/2 tsp
  • Salt
  • Red chilli powder 1tsp
  • Coconut shreded 1/2 cup

Seasoning

  • Mustard 1 tsp
  • Cumin 1tsp
  • Curry Leaves 4

Method:

  • Pressure cook bengal bram and keep aside.
  • Dice the chow chow and slit the green chilles into two.
  • Grind coconut with 1/2 tsp jeera.Make a thick fine paste.
  • Heat the kadai with 1tbl of oil and add the seasoning.
  • Add the chopped onion and fry till brown.
  • Add the green chillies and fry till raw smell goes.
  • Add the diced chow chow and add salt, turmeric and red chillies powder.
  • Add the pressure cooked gram with one cup of water.
  • Boil till the vegetable soften and add the ground paste.
  • Boil till good smell comes.
  • Garnish with fried red chillies.

Variation: Vegetables like Ridge gourd (Peerkangai), Snake gourd(Podalangai) can also be used.

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