Name: Authentic South Indian Kootu Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Lentil and Vegetables:**; 1/2 cup Chana dal (Bengal gram lentils); 1/4 cup Urad dal (Split black gram lentils); 1 medium Potato, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup Green beans, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup Green peas (fresh or frozen); 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 2 cups Water (for boiling); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); *For the Coconut Paste:**; 1/2 cup Freshly grated coconut; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 2 Green chilies (adjust to spice preference); 1/4 cup Water (for grinding); *For the Tempering (Tadka):**; 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (or any neutral oil); 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Urad dal (whole or split); 1 sprig Curry leaves; 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)

Kootu 🇮🇳 India

Vegetable, daal or lentil mixture boiled in water

vegetarian spicy

Made with

Chana dal urad dal potato beans

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