How long does Thiruvathirai kootu take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thiruvathirai kootu serve?

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

Is Thiruvathirai kootu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thiruvathirai kootu spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Thiruvathirai kootu?

120 grams Yellow Pumpkin, ¼ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Moong Dal, 250 grams Brinjal, 250 grams Cluster Beans, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thiruvathirai kootu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thiruvathirai kootu?

About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thiruvathirai kootu

Name: Thiruvathirai kootu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ¼ cup Chana Dal; ½ cup Moong Dal; for washing Water; 2 cup Water; 250 grams Brinjal; 250 grams Cluster Beans; 100 grams Broad Beans; 50 grams Mochai / hyacinth Beans; 120 grams Yellow Pumpkin; 200 grams Ridge Gourd; 1½ cup Water; 110 grams Onion, Chopped; 90 grams Tomato, Chopped; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Salt; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves

45 min
medium
Serves 8

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Veg kootu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Thiruvathirai kootu, a kootu of brinjal, pumpkin, beans and ridge gourd with moong dal and coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 8, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

21 items

8 people

Chana Dal¼ cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Waterfor washing
Water3½ cup
Brinjal250 grams
Cluster Beans250 grams
Broad Beans100 grams
Mochai / hyacinth Beans50 grams
Yellow Pumpkin120 grams
Ridge Gourd200 grams
Onion, Chopped110 grams
Tomato, Chopped90 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	170kcal	1360kcal
Protein	8.2g	66g
Carbohydrate	25g	203g
Fat	5.1g	41g
Fibre	7.4g	59g
Sugar	3.9g	31g

Cookd masalas for yellow pumpkin

Method

1
Wash the rice and moong dal, and pressure-cook them for 3 whistles.
Chana DalMoong DalWaterWater
2
Wash and cut the veggies in same size
3
In a kadai, add water, all the vegetables, onion, tomato, red chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes on medium flame.
BrinjalCluster BeansBroad BeansMochai / hyacinth BeansYellow PumpkinRidge Gourd
4
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked dal, coconut and coriander leaves. Simmer for 2 minutes.
WaterOnionTomatoRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
5
Prepare a tempering with oil, mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves, and pour it on top.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander LeavesOilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Thiruvathirai kootu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thiruvathirai kootu serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thiruvathirai kootu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thiruvathirai kootu spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Thiruvathirai kootu?: 120 grams Yellow Pumpkin, ¼ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Moong Dal, 250 grams Brinjal, 250 grams Cluster Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thiruvathirai kootu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thiruvathirai kootu?: About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.