Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
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
- • 200g chana dal, rinsed
- • 300g mixed vegetables (pumpkin, chayote, green beans), cubed
- • 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure cook the chana dal with turmeric, salt, and the vegetables until soft.
2
Phase 2
Blend the coconut, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and dried red chilies into a coarse paste.
3
Phase 3
Stir the coconut paste into the cooked dal and vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the coconut oil and splutter the mustard seeds.
5
Phase 5
Pour the tempering over the kootu, simmer briefly, and serve hot with rice.