Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Kootu
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup toor dal
- • 3 dried red chilies
- • 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 3/4 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the toor dal and dried red chilies in the sesame oil until the dal turns golden and aromatic, then cool completely.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely grind the roasted dal and chilies with the coconut, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt, sprinkling minimal water to form a thick thogayal.
3
Phase 3
Heat a little more oil, pop the mustard seeds, and add the curry leaves until they crackle.
4
Phase 4
Fold the tempering into the ground thogayal and mix well.
5
Phase 5
Serve mixed into hot rice with a spoon of ghee, or as a side with dosa and idli.