Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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 cup chana dal, rinsed
- • 400g yellow pumpkin, cubed
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the chana dal with turmeric and 2 cups water for 3 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Add the pumpkin and salt; simmer 10 minutes until tender.
3
Phase 3
Blend the coconut, cumin, peppercorns, and dried red chilies into a coarse paste.
4
Phase 4
Stir the paste into the dal; cook 5 minutes until the kootu thickens.
5
Phase 5
Heat the coconut oil, crackle the mustard seeds, and pour over the kootu.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice and a spoon of ghee.