Kootu Kari

Ingredients list for Kootu Kari

• 150 grams Yam
• 2 medium Raw banana, cubed
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 100 grams Split Bengal gram (chana dal), boiled
• 25 grams Jaggery (gur)
• 4 tablespoons Coconut, grated
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 4 Dried red chillies, broken
• 1 teaspoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 10-12 Curry leaves
• 1 1/2 cups Coconut

Method

1. Boil the yam and raw bananas in a little water with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
2. Combine together grated coconut, red chilli powder and black peppercorns and grind into a coarse paste. Use very little water if required.
3. Add this powder to the yam and raw bananas alongwith the chana dal and jaggery. Mix well and simmer for four to five minutes.
4. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds, dried red chillies, urad dal and curry leaves.
5. When the seeds splutter, add fresh coconut and saute on medium heat till golden.
6. Add this to the yam-banana mixture and stir to mix. Cook till curry is thick. Serve hot with rice and sambhar.