Vazhaithandu Poricha Kootu
Vazhaithandu Poricha Kootu, a typical dish from the Tamil Cuisine, is an easy side dish made for meals and served with rice.
Course Lunch Box, Main Dish – Gravies Keyword Easy Side Dish for Meals By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop Dish Type South Indian Kootu
For the Dal
- 3/4 cup Toor Dal
- 1/4 cup Chana Dal
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 2 cups Banana Stem
- 1 small Tomato
- 1/4 cup Onion
For the Masala Paste
- 5 to 6 Dry Red Chilies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Pepper Corn
- 3 tbsp Coconut
For Tempering
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- Handful Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
Boiling the Dal
Peel and chop the Banana Stem into 1/4 inch pieces, and soak in buttermilk until you are going to use it.
Wash and take the dals in a pressure cooker along with turmeric powder and cook for 3 whistles.
Once the pressure falls down, drain the stem from the buttermilk and add the pan along with onions and tomatoes.
Add enough water and pressure cook again for a couple of whistles.
Making the Gravy
When the pressure falls down, add this ground masala to it and bring to a boil.
Simmer till the gravy is well cooked and done, this takes about 5 to 7 mins.
Heat a pan with oil, temper with mustard and curry leaves. Add hing.
Pour this to the simmering gravy. Cook for another 5 mins.
Serve with Rice and veggies.