Kerala Simple Koottu Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 Cup (Kumbalanga)
• 1/2 cup Yellow pumpkin Mathanga
• 1/2 cup Raw plantain Vazhakka
• 1/2 cup Elephant gourd Chena
• 1/2 cup Brinjal Vazhuthananga
• 3 tbsp Bengal gram (Kadalaparippu)
• 11/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 3 nos Dry red pepper (Kollamulaku)
• 6 nos Black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Turmeric powder, to taste
• 4 tbsp Coconut oil
• 3 tbsp Coconut — grated
• 1 tsp Black gram (Uzhunnuparippu)
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves, a few

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Kerala Simple Koottu Curry, first clean the Bengal gram and filter it to remove the unwanted stuff.

2. Step 2

   Heat some water in a broader pan and put them in it.

3. Step 3

   When it is half cooked, add the cut vegetables into it.

4. Step 4

   Fry the red chillies and black pepper and grind it to a powder.

5. Step 5

   Add the above powder into the vegetables.

6. Step 6

   Add turmeric powder and salt and allow it to cook.

7. Step 7

   Grind together coconut and cumin seeds in a bit watery form and mix it with the vegetables.

8. Step 8

   Add curry leaves to Kerala Simple Koottu Curry.

9. Step 9

   Remove the vessel from the flame.

10. Step 10

    Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.

11. Step 11

    Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.

12. Step 12

    Add curry leaves, grated coconut and black gram and fry them.

13. Step 13

    Pour the seasoning into the already cooked vegetables and Stir everything together thoroughly.

14. Step 14

    Kerala Simple Koottu Curry is ready.

15. Step 15

    Koottu Curry is a part of sadya.