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Manathakkali Kootu

மணத்தக்காளி கூட்டு

By Ganesan Kannan

35 mins Serves 4 Medium Tirunelveli

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

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.

  2. 2

    Cook manathakkali kootu with turmeric and salt in just enough water.

  3. 3

    Grind coconut, cumin and green chillies to a smooth paste and add to the vegetables.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked dal, simmer 5 minutes until everything comes together.

  5. 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: 348 kcal
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 34 g
  • Fat: 15 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.