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Banana Stem Kootu
வாழைத்தண்டு கூட்டு
By Ganesan Kannan
30 mins Serves 3 Medium Chettinad
4.8Editor's Rating
A mild coconut-ground kootu with banana stem kootu — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.
Ingredients
Cup to gram converter
200 g
Cooking timer
00:00
Method
- 1
Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.
- 2
Cook banana stem 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: 460 kcal
- Protein: 14 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fat: 17 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
Editor's Rating
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