Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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
- • 2 cups chopped chayote squash
- • 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with 1 1/2 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies into a coarse paste with a little water.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the chayote with the salt and 1/2 cup water until just tender.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal and coconut paste and simmer 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
5
Phase 5
Heat the gingelly oil, pop the mustard seeds, add the curry leaves, and pour over the kootu.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice.