Koottu curry or Kootucurry is a prominent dish in Kerala Sadhya. As the name itself says its a "koottu" - combination of different ingredients from veggies, pulses , coconut, chillies and Jaggery.
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| Kerala Sadhya Koottu curry / Kootu curry |
Recipe for Kerala Sadhya style koottu curry/ kootucurry / kootu curry- Thrissure style
Cooking time : 30min, Serves : 4
Ingredients :
Pumpkin (mathanga ): 1 Cup, Cubed
Carrot : 1, diced
Yam (Chena) : 1 Cup, Cubed or Raw Banana : 1, Cubed(Refer Notes*)
Black chickpeas / Kadala :1/2 Cup
Turmeric Powder : 1/4tsp
Chilli powder : 1/2tsp
Jaggery : 1 1/2 Cubes (to taste)
Salt
For Grinding :
Shredded Coconut : 1/2Cup
Cumin seeds : 1/2tsp
Green Chillies : 3
Turmeric Powder : a pinch
For Seasoning :
Coconut Oil : 2tsp
Shredded coconut : 1/2Cup
Mustard Seeds : 3/4tsp
Dried red chillies : 3
Curry leaves : 2 springs
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| Kerala Sadhya Koottu curry / Kootu curry |
Directions for Kerala Sadhya Style Koottu Curry / Kootucurry
1. Soak and cook Black Chick peas. Soak Black chickpeas(kadala) overnight. Wash it and pressure cook with enough water and salt.
2. Make the ground coconut paste : Grind together all the ingredients listed under ' for grinding ' to form a coarse paste.Keep aside..
3. Cook the vegetables in medium flame : In a pan combine the cubed pumpkin, raw banana, carrot pieces, turmeric powder, chilly powder, salt and water. Cook until the vegetables are tender and water is 90% absorbed.
4. Add Jaggery, coconut mixture and Chick peas to the vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Prepare the seasoning : In another pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds. When it splutters add dried red chillies and curry leaves. On a low flame add the grated coconut and dry roast till it becomes golden brown.
6. Pour the seasoning over the koottu curry and mix well.
7. Delicious Kerala Koottu curry / Kootu curry is ready to serve :)
Notes :
1.It is very hard to find fresh yam in California. So i always replace it with raw banana. 2. Make sure you are not using too much water to cook the vegetables. make sure water is almost absorbed before adding the ground coconut mixture.
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