Preparation time
- Total: Approximately 35 minutes
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 grams Avarekai (Broad Beans) - chopped
- 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split) - cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1/2 cup Fresh coconut
- 4 Dry Red Chillies
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- Curry leaves
- Salt - to taste
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
Instructions
- To begin making the Avarakkai Poricha Kootu Recipe ; we will first cook the moong dal lentils with about 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker, along with a 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt to taste
- Pressure cook for at least 4 whistles and turn off the heat
- Allow the pressure to release naturally and keep the cooked dal aside
- Place the Avarakkai in the pressure cooker, add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons water and pressure cook for one whistle
- Once done, turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately
- Releasing the pressure immediately will help, retaining the bright green color of Avarakkai
- Add the cooked Avarakkai to the cooked moong dal and give it a stir
- The next step is to grind the Avarakkai Kootu masala
- Into the mixer grinder, add the grated coconut, cumin seeds, curry leaves and the red chilli into a smooth paste
- Add couple of tablespoons of water for grinding, this will help the coconut to blend well with the chillies
- Add the kootu masala to the Avarakkai and the dal
- Stir well to combine
- Check the salt and adjust according to taste
- Heat oil in a tadka pan; add the mustard seeds, halved white urad dal and allow them to crackle
- Allow the dal to roast well until lightly browned and crisp on medium heat
- Stir in the curry leaves and turn off the heat
- Once done, add this seasoning to the mixed Avarakkai Kootu and give it a stir
- When you are ready to serve, give it a brisk boil
- You can adjust the consistency of the Avarakkai Kootu by adding a little water - keep in mind that Kootu as a dish is typically on a thicker side
- Transfer the Avarakkai Kootu to a serving bowl and serve hot
- Serve the Avarakkai Poricha Kootu Recipe along with Thakkali Rasam Recipe, Keerai Masiyal, Steamed rice and papad for a wholesome Indian lunch or Indian dinner
Other informations
The table below shows servings values and other necessary informations.
- Servings
- Cuisine
- Course
- Diet
- 4
- Tamil Nadu
- Side Dish
- Vegetarian