Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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 dried white chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 2 tsp urad dal
- • 2 dried red chilies, halved
- • 10 fresh curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut
- • 3/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the soaked chickpeas with salt and enough water until soft but not mushy, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Heat coconut oil in a kadai, crackle the mustard seeds, then fry the urad dal until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida and sauté for 10 seconds.
4
Phase 4
Add the drained chickpeas and toss over medium heat for 3-4 minutes so the tempering coats every pea.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the grated coconut, fry for a minute, and serve warm in paper cones like Chennai beach-side sundal.