Koottu Curry

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Gayatri (@rene121)

Koottu curry is a famous Kerala Sadya recipe. It's a semi-sweet dry dish made with chana dal, ash gourd, elephant yam, roasted coconut, pepper, and jaggery. This dish is typically served with boiled rice and sambar, along with inji puli.

Koottu Curry recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
1hr

Ingredients

5 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • chana dal
    chana dal
    1/2cup
  • ash gourd
    ash gourd
    1/4cup
  • elephant yam
    elephant yam
    1/2cup
  • chilly powder
    chilly powder
    1/2tsp
  • turmeric
    turmeric
    1/4tsp
  • jaggery
    jaggery
    1/2tbsp
  • pepper powder
    pepper powder
    1 1/2tsp
  • grated coconut for grinding
    grated coconut for grinding
    4tbsp
  • cumin seeds
    cumin seeds
    1/2tsp
  • salt to taste
    salt to taste

For seasoning

  • coconut oil
    coconut oil
    2tbsp
  • urad dal
    urad dal
    1/2tsp
  • mustard seeds
    mustard seeds
    1/2tsp
  • dry red chilly
    dry red chilly
    3
  • curry leaves
    curry leaves
    2sprigs
  • grated coconut
    grated coconut
    8tbsp

How to make Koottu Curry

  1. Step 1

    Soak chana dal for half an hour.

  2. Step 2

    Pressure cook the chana dal, elephant yam, turmeric, chilly powder, and salt on medium flame for 1 whistle.

  3. Step 3

    Add ash gourd to the pressure cooker and cook for another whistle.

  4. Step 4

    Once the pressure settles, open the cooker and set aside.

  5. Step 5

    Grind the grated coconut with cumin seeds to a coarse paste.

  6. Step 6

    Add the paste to the cooked vegetables and chana dal mix. Allow to boil on low flame.

  7. Step 7

    Add crushed jaggery and boil for 1 minute. Remove from flame and set aside.

  8. Step 8

    Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Once they pop, add urad dal, dry red chilly, and curry leaves.

  9. Step 9

    Add the seasoning to the curry.

  10. Step 10

    In another pan, add 2 tsp of oil and roast grated coconut on medium flame until it turns brown.

  11. Step 11

    Add pepper powder to the roasted coconut and fry for a few more seconds.

  12. Step 12

    Mix the roasted coconut into the curry.

  13. Step 13

    Koottu curry is ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

212.0kcal (10.6%)

Protein

5.7g (11.4%)

Carbs

16.1g (5.85%)

Sugars

2.5g (5%)

Healthy Fat

1.8g

Unhealthy Fat

12.8g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the chana dal is soaked well to reduce cooking time.

  2. Adjust the amount of jaggery to suit your taste preference.

  3. Roast the coconut until it turns a deep brown for a richer flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I use chickpeas instead of chana dal?

    Yes, chickpeas can be used as an alternative to chana dal in this recipe.

  2. What can I serve with Koottu Curry?

    Koottu Curry is typically served with boiled rice and sambar, along with inji puli.

  3. Can I use other vegetables in Koottu Curry?

    Yes, you can use vegetables like raw banana and elephant yam.

  4. Is Koottu Curry a sweet dish?

    Koottu Curry is a semi-sweet dish due to the addition of jaggery.

  5. What is the role of roasted coconut in the recipe?

    Roasted coconut adds a rich flavor and texture to the dish.

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Gayatri

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