Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Kootu Curry with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
A comforting and aromatic lentil-vegetable stew from Tamil Nadu, tempered with traditional spices and fresh coconut. Served warm over fluffy rice, it offers a harmonious blend of earthy flavors.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft and mashable.
2
Boil the mixed vegetables in a separate pot with a little water and salt until tender.
3
Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, and dry red chillies into a smooth paste.
4
Combine the cooked dal and boiled vegetables in a heavy-bottomed pan.
5
Stir in the ground coconut paste and simmer for 5 minutes until the flavors meld.
6
In a small pan, heat coconut oil, sputter mustard seeds, and add curry leaves for tempering.
7
Pour the tempering over the kootu, mix well, and serve hot with steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup toor dal, washed and drained
1 cup mixed chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, pumpkin)
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 dry red chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
A sprig of fresh curry leaves
Salt to taste
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