Kootu Curry
- 40 min
- mild
- Serves 4
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.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Onam
Ingredients
Chana Dal1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Yam, Diced1 cup
Raw Nendran Banana, Diced1 cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Curry leaves10
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated¼ cup
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Wash the chana dal and soak for 1 hour.
Pressure cook the soaked chana dal with ½ tsp of salt, ¼ tsp of turmeric, and 1 cup of water, for 1 whistle
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.
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.
Add the red chili powder and saute. Add the grated coconut. Saute for 1 minute on medium heat.
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.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
SusanSeptember 2023
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