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| Koottu Curry |
This dish is very important in Sadyas in Kerala. The aromatic smell tells about the place where the Sadya dishes are prepared.
Ingredients
Chenai (Yam) cut in small cubes.................1 cup Elavan(cut in small cubes)........................1/2 cup Chana Dhal ( split chick peas)...................1/2 cup Grated Coconut......................................1 1/2cup Turmeric Powder....................................1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds......................................1 tsp Red Chili Powder.....................................2tap Powdered Jaggery..................................3tbsp Jeera(Cumin Seeds)................................1tsp Urad Dhal..............................................2tsp Curry leaves...........................................few Salt to taste
Method
Heat a pan with 2 cups of water. Wash the chana dhal, and add to the water wiht turmeric. When the chana dha is half cooked , add the vegetables. Add chili powder,salt and jaggery Grind one cup of coconut and jeera into fine paste. When the vegetables are cooked, add the ground paste and mix. Heat a pan with oil, add mustard, urad dhal,half cup coconut and curry leaves. When the coconut becomes golden add to the curry.
