Mullangi Kootu | Radish Kootu Recipe
Mullangi kootu, a traditional stew made with white radish, bengal gram, coconut, red chili and jeera and topped with mustard and curry leaves tadka. This is a perfect accompaniment for Rasam, sambar or any South Indian Main Course
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixer Grinder
Ingredients
- 250 gms Radish washed, peeled and Chopped
- ¼ Cup Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu)
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust As Needed
For Grinding
- ½ Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 Red Chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
For Tempering
- 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal
- Few Curry leaves
Instructions
Cooking Radish and Dal
- Take the chopped radish in a vessel. Add bengal gram dal to the radish.
- Add turmeric powder, salt and water. Pressure Cook for 3 whistles. Set this aside
Grinding Process
- Take the grated coconut, red chili and cumin seeds and grind it to paste Set this paste aside
Tempering Process
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add split urad dal and give a mix. Then add curry leaves and mix once
Finishing Kootu
- Add the cooked radish and dal to the pan. Add the ground coconut-spice paste and stir well. Adjust salt if needed
- Bring the kootu to boil and switch off the flame. The delicious Radish Kootu is now ready to serve!
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Notes
- Coconut oil always give a nice flavor, but we can use any cooking oil
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g