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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
Cuisine Tamil Nadu
Keyword Easy Side Dish for Meals
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Occasion Lunch Box
By Diet Healthy Recipes
Dish Type South Indian Kootu
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

For the Masala paste

  • Take the ingredients listed for masala and grind to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

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.
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