APPALA KOOTU || APPALAM KOOTU

APPALA KOOTU || APPALAM KOOTU

Every South-Indian meal has a kulambu, rasam and curd. These are paired up with portal , varuval or Kootu. Though it is not possible to make all these varieties on a single day, there is at least one ...

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: medium

Every South-Indian meal has a kulambu, rasam and curd. These are paired up with portal , varuval or Kootu. Though it is not possible to make all these varieties on a single day, there is at least one of them in the lunch menu. We love Kootu as they it makes a complete meal by itself. Every day’s protein requirement from the dal and the vegetables of any makes them a complete meal by themselves.

Appalam Kootu is a delicacy to be had with Vathalkulambu/ Puli kulambu. When there are no vegetables at home, you can quickly make this tasty, simple side dish. Appalam and potatoes are staple contents in most of the pantry. With easily available ingredients and less time, this appalam kootu makes a perfect lunch side. Do try this appalam kootu and relish its taste.

Instructions

  1. Wash and Soak quarter cup of chana dal for 20 min. Pressure cook channa dal with one potato. Peel potato and transfer them to a pan.
  2. Cut the appalam to small pieces and fry them . Set aside.
  3. Add quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and one teaspoon of sambar powder with salt. Let them boil until the raw smell goes off.
  4. Grind coconut, green chili and jeera to a paste. Add the paste and let the kootu get boiled until it thickens.
  5. Add the fried appalls and combine together. Turn off stove. In a small pan, add a teaspoon of oil and fry the vadagam. Transfer to the kootu and serve with rice .

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