Carrot Kootu

Name: Carrot Kootu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, South Indian
Ingredients: 250 g carrot kootu, chopped; 1/2 cup moong dal; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 green chillies; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp mustard and urad dal for tempering; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tbsp coconut oil; Salt to taste

கேரட் கூட்டு

By Ganesan Kannan

50 mins Serves 3 Hard Chettinad

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4.8Editor's Rating

A mild coconut-ground kootu with carrot kootu — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.

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Method

1
Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.
2
Cook carrot kootu with turmeric and salt in just enough water.
3
Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies to a smooth paste and add to the vegetables.
4
Add the cooked dal, simmer 5 minutes until everything comes together.
5
Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in coconut oil and mix in.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

அரைத்த தேங்காய் விழுதை கடைசியாக சேர்த்து அதிகம் கொதிக்க விடாதீர்கள்.

Add the ground coconut paste last and do not boil hard, or the kootu turns watery.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 382 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 52 g
Fat: 11 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.

4.8

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