Tamil Nadu & South India

Kootu

Vegetables and lentils with coconut—a quiet, nourishing classic of the home table.

Serves 4Prep 10 minCook 30 min

Method

  1. Cook moong dal with turmeric until soft.
  2. Cook vegetables separately with a little water and salt until tender.
  3. Grind coconut, cumin and chilli with a splash of water.
  4. Combine vegetable, dal and coconut paste; simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves and add.

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