Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Venthiya Kootu with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Experience the comforting flavors of coastal Tamil Nadu with this aromatic lentil and fenugreek stew. Perfectly spiced and simmered to perfection, it pairs wonderfully with steaming hot rice.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash and pressure cook the moong dal with turmeric powder and water until soft and mashy.
2
In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
3
Add fenugreek seeds and chopped onions, sautéing until the onions turn translucent.
4
Add the chopped bottle gourd and tomatoes, cooking until the vegetables soften.
5
Pour in the cooked moong dal, add salt, and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until well combined.
6
Serve hot with freshly steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 cup moong dal
2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 cup chopped bottle gourd
1 small onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 dried red chilies
A sprig of curry leaves
2 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
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