Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala — பாரம்பரிய கொங்கு நாடு கீரை மசாலா
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Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala

பாரம்பரிய கொங்கு நாடு கீரை மசாலா

50 mins Serves 3 Hard Chef Selvaraj Tanjore 4.3 (663)

A mild coconut-ground kootu with traditional kongu nadu keerai masala — comfort food that balances a spicy kuzhambu on the same plate.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the moong dal until soft but not mushy.

    Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala step 1
  2. 2

    Cook traditional kongu nadu keerai masala with turmeric and salt in just enough water.

    Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala step 2
  3. 3

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

    Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala step 3
  4. 4

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

    Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala step 4
  5. 5

    Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in coconut oil and mix in.

    Traditional Kongu Nadu Keerai Masala step 5

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: 407 kcal
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Carbs: 57 g
  • Fat: 8 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.