Kootu Curry | Kadala And Chena Kootu Curry

Kootu Curry is a delicious and traditional styled dish, very popular and a must for a grand Kerala Sadhya. This delectable curry dish showcases a tasty harmonious blend of black chickpeas, yam and ash gourd cooked in a creamy coconut based gravy. The aroma of fried coconut seasoning makes the dish lip smacking and flavorful. The dish is healthy and wholesome that goes perfect with cooked rice. Kadala And Chena Kootu Curry is unique and tasty with cooked lentil blended with veggies and a spicy coconut mixture. The dish is characterized by its creamy texture, rich flavors and a delightful and rich blend of spices. The preparation involves a meticulous procedure that combines use of fresh ingredients and techniques. Make sure that chickpeas are soaked overnight and then cooked until tender, ensuring a melt in your mouth and soft texture. On the other hand, yam and ash gourd are peeled, diced and cooked separately until soft and adds a unique and special earthy taste to the dish.

The real magic of Kadala And Chena Kootu Curry lies in the aromatic coconut gravy. Freshly grated coconut is ground with a wonderful medley of spices including cumin seeds and pepper corns. This spiced paste is then stirred into the curry dish infusing it with distinct flavors. Finally the cooked chick peas, yam and ash gourd are gently mixed together and simmered. Now, the final seasoning with fried coconut is what does the trick and elevates the Kootu Curry to a different level. The dish is not just a feast to the taste buds, but also offers several health benefits. Black chickpeas are a rich source of plant based protein, dietary fiber and vital minerals like iron. Yam on the other hand is packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants providing a nutritious boost to the dish. You can explore a well detailed Kootu Curry recipe here.

Kootu Curry | Kadala And Chena Kootu Curry

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Kerala

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 kg Black channa Soaked in water over night
• 1 cup Elephant yam(Chopped) Chena
• 1 cup Ash gourd(Chopped) Kumbalanga
• 1 cup Coconut Grated
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt As reqd
• Coconut oil As reqd
• Curry leaves Few
• 1 tsp Sugar

For grinding:

• 1/2 cup Coconut Grated
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam
• 6 nos Pepper corns

Instructions

 

• For preparing kadala and chena kootu curry, first cook soaked channa with required salt and water in a pressure cooker and keep aside.
• Grind together grated coconut, cumin seeds and pepper corns. Keep this aside.
• In a vessel cook yam and ash gourd with chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.
• When the vegetables are done, add the ground paste of coconut and cook for 5 minutes more.
• In a pan, add little oil. Fry mustard, curry leaves and grated coconut.
• Fry till coconut becomes dark brown in color.
• Now mix together cooked channa, cooked vegetables and fried coconut well.
• At last point, add little sugar and remove from flame.
• Kadala And Chena Kootu Curry is ready.

Notes

You can visit this link Chena Kaya Curry. You can also visit this link Beetroot Chicken Cutlet.

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