Description
A healthy Tamil vegetarian curry simmering seasonal veg (Kaikari) with Toor Dal, finished with coconut and cumin paste.
Restaurants serving Kaikari Kootu
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Mixed vegetables
- Toor Dal
- Coconut fine
- Cumin
- Mustard seeds
- Red chili
- Urad Dal
- Curry leaves
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Boil seasonal veg (pumpkin, beans etc.) with lentils, turmeric, and salt until soft.
- Puree grated coconut, cumin, and red chili, add to the pot and simmer briefly.
- Temper mustard seeds, Urad Dal, and curry leaves in coconut oil, drizzle over the pot to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweet coconut aroma and savory mustard seeds
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Can substitute with any available leftover veg)
Pairing
Indica rice、Meals generally
Trivia
[Trend] 'Kaikari' means vegetable in Tamil. Kootu is a staple of South Indian home cooking, offering perfect nutritional balance and a gentle flavor you never tire of.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] In a Meals set, pour this over rice after Sambar, enjoying the double umami of beans and veg mixed by hand!
Allergen
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