How long does Kootu Curry take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kootu Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kootu Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kootu Curry spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kootu Curry?

1 cup Yam, 1 cup Raw Nendran Banana, 1 cup Chana Dal, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kootu Curry?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kootu Curry?

About 332 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kootu Curry

Name: Kootu Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal; As Needed Water; 1 cup Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 tbsp Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 10 Curry leaves; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), Grated; 1 cup Yam, Diced; 1 cup Raw Nendran Banana, Diced

Also known as Chana Dal, Yam Curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

Per serving332 cal

Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Onam

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Kerala kootu curry of chana dal, yam and raw Nendran banana tossed in coconut oil with shallots and coconut. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for4 servings

Chana Dal1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Water2 cup
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Curry leaves10
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated¼ cup
Yam, Diced1 cup
Raw Nendran Banana, Diced1 cup

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	332kcal	1328kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	47g	190g
Fat	13g	50g
Fibre	8.8g	35g
Sugar	2.5g	10g

Cookd masalas for yam

Method

1
Wash the chana dal and soak for 1 hour.
Chana DalWater
2
Pressure cook the soaked chana dal with ½ tsp of salt, ¼ tsp of turmeric, and 1 cup of water, for 1 whistle
WaterSaltTurmeric Powder
3
Cook the yam in 1 cup of water, with ¼ tsp of turmeric powder and ½ tsp of salt for 4 minutes, or until it is half done. Add the raw banana and cook for a further 3 minutes, or until both the vegetables are cooked.
WaterSaltTurmeric PowderYamRaw Nendran Banana
4
Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and when they splutter, add shallots and curry leaves. Saute until the shallots begin to brown.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leaves
5
Add the red chili powder and saute. Add the grated coconut. Saute for 1 minute on medium heat.
Red Chilli PowderCoconut (Grated)
6
Add the cooked chana dal without the excess water. Add the cooked yam and raw banana. Mix well and cook for 1 more minute.

Before you start

How long does Kootu Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kootu Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kootu Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kootu Curry spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kootu Curry?: 1 cup Yam, 1 cup Raw Nendran Banana, 1 cup Chana Dal, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kootu Curry?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kootu Curry?: About 332 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.