How long does Peerkangai Kootu take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Peerkangai Kootu serve?

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

Is Peerkangai Kootu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Peerkangai Kootu 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 Peerkangai Kootu?

100 grams Moong Dal, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Ridge Gourd, 25 grams Coconut, 8 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Peerkangai Kootu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Peerkangai Kootu?

About 177 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Peerkangai Kootu

Name: Peerkangai Kootu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 100 grams Moong Dal; 250 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 500 grams Ridge Gourd; 1 tsp Salt; 100 ml Water, For Cooking; 25 grams Coconut, Grated; 8 grams Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 tsp Cumin; 40 ml Water, For Grinding; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 grams Curry leaves; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; ½ tsp Salt

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min

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Also known as beerakaya kootu, peerkanga kootu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Vegan Jain Dairy-free

Peerkangai kootu, a Tamil Nadu side of ridge gourd and moong dal in a coconut, green chilli and cumin paste. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, about 55 minutes.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Moong Dal100 grams
Water, For Cooking350 ml
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Ridge Gourd500 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Coconut, Grated25 grams
Green Chilli, Chopped8 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Water, For Grinding40 ml
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams

Contains: wheat.

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	177kcal	708kcal
Protein	8.1g	32g
Carbohydrate	22g	89g
Fat	6.9g	28g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	2.7g	11g

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the moong dal and curry leaves. Peel the ridge gourd, remove the ends and taste a tiny raw piece. If it is strongly bitter, discard the whole gourd. Remove any hard mature seeds before cutting the 500 g ridge gourd into small cubes. Grate the coconut and chop the green chilli.
2
Add the moong dal, water and turmeric powder to a pressure cooker. Pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes, and open only after the pin drops. The dal should be soft and mash easily.
Moong DalWaterTurmeric Powder
3
Add the ridge gourd, salt and water to a kadai. Cover and cook on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until the pieces are soft but still hold their shape.
Ridge GourdSaltWater
4
Grind the grated coconut, green chilli, cumin and water in a mixie to a coarse paste. Do not make it too smooth.
CoconutGreen ChilliCuminWater
5
Heat oil in a small pan on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds. Add curry leaves and asafoetida, then fry for 30 seconds until the curry leaves turn crisp.
OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesAsafoetida
6
Add all the cooked dal, coconut paste and the remaining salt to the ridge gourd. Mix gently and cook on low flame for 4 to 5 minutes, until the kootu thickens and the raw smell of the coconut goes. Add the tempering and mix once before serving.
Salt

Before you start

How long does Peerkangai Kootu take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Peerkangai Kootu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Peerkangai Kootu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Peerkangai Kootu 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 Peerkangai Kootu?: 100 grams Moong Dal, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Ridge Gourd, 25 grams Coconut, 8 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Peerkangai Kootu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Peerkangai Kootu?: About 177 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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