Kootu varieties :

SANKARANTHI KOOTU

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The devata Indra is worshipped on Bhogi day. The Sun God is worshipped on the next day i.e., Pongal day. As this series of festival is known as harvest festival, farmers pray Indra & Sun for rain and bountiful yield. Also this 3 day[...]

Bittergourd Kootu

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While many shun the infamous bittergourd,we love them.Be it crisps or stir-fry ,its an absolute delight to serve them with a meal.This bittergourd kootu is one of the tastiest accompaniment to go with steamed rice.The best way to serve is to[...]

Ashgourd (Pooshanikai) Kootu

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Ashgourd, also known as White Pumpkin is "Pooshanikai" in Tamil. We can make kootu, sambar, morekuzhambu and halwa from this vegetable. Simple Kootu: Ingredients: Ash Gourd - a medium size piece Bengal Gram Dhal ? ½ cup Coconut gratings[...]

Radish Greens Kootu

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I used to make variety of dishes with radish greens and this time I made kootu. Radish greens are an excellent source of Calcium. When compared to the radish roots, greens are six times richer in Vitamin C. The greens also have substantial[...]

Carrot & Peas Kootu

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This carrot and peas kootu is bit different from the usual procedure. We don't have to add any dhal. I learnt this from my MIL. This goes good with "Milagu Kuzhambu" , "Kara Kuzhambu" , etc... Ingredients : 1.[...]

Bittergourd - Carrot Kootu

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There are days when the vegetable tray in the fridge is almost empty and you notice that just a few minutes before you set out to prepare lunch and pack it for the bread winner of the family.You try to rustle up something with whatever is available[...]

Carrot - Bok Choy Kootu

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I made this long back from Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes and got the chance to post it now for Tried and tasted hosted here,eveny by Zlamushka, now carried on by Lakshmi. I used : Toor dhal -1 cup Chopped carrot -1/2 a cup Chopped[...]

Ridge Gourd Pepper Kootu

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Ingredients: Ridge Gourd ? 2 to 3 Nos Green Gram Dhal ? ¼ cup Turmeric powder ? a pinch Salt ? ½ teaspoon or as per taste To fry: Red Chilli ? 2 Nos Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon Black Pepper ? 1 teaspoon Jeera ? ½ teaspoon Bengal gram[...]

Plantain Stem Yoghurt Kootu

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Plantain Stem Yogurt Kootu /Vazhaithandu mor kootuPlantain stem is a good source of fiber. It flushes out toxins from our body and prevents constipation. It helps in weight reduction, gives a feeling of fullness as it is rich in fiber.[...]

Ladies finger Tamarind Kootu

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Ladies finger/Okra Tamarind kootu / Vendakkai puli kootu I do not know if anybody would have done kootu with ladies finger but this is common in my house. My kids love this very much though I am not a big fan of this. It is called puli[...]