Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Poondu Kootu Varuval with Steamed Ponni Rice
A fragrant and robust regional delicacy featuring tender vegetables simmered with lentils and an abundance of garlic. This comforting preparation offers a harmonious balance of earthy spices, perfect for pairing with steaming hot rice.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the moong dal and mixed vegetables with turmeric and water until soft and mashy.
2
Dry roast cumin seeds, dry red chillies, and half of the garlic cloves, then grind them into a coarse paste with grated coconut.
3
Heat sesame oil in a pan, temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves, then sauté the remaining whole garlic and pearl onions until golden.
4
Pour the ground coconut paste into the pan and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
5
Mix in the cooked dal and vegetable mixture, season with salt, and simmer everything together until well combined and thick.
6
Serve hot alongside steamed Ponni rice and a drizzle of melted ghee.
Ingredients
1 cup moong dal, washed and drained
2 cups peeled pearl onions and garlic cloves
1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (chow chow or beans)
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 dry red chillies
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
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