Murungakkai Poricha Kootu | Drumstick kootu

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Delicious Murungakkai Poricha Kootu featuring tender drumsticks and fresh vegetables in a flavorful,.

Poricha kootu is prepared with drumstick and moong dal and It can be mixed with rice or as a side dish with tamarind based kuzhambu variety, rasam variety. . Healthy kootu is perfect for a weekday meal.

Tamil brahmin style Poricha kootu with murungakkai

Kottu is a south Indian dal. Vegetables, dal, and spice make it wholesome. Poritha kootu is a special variety of kootu.  the unique set of ingredients roasted and the ground gives an aromatic taste to the kootu.

Can I use any other vegetable for poritha kootu

Yes, you can use any kootu vegetable of your choice. 

TIP TO NOTE WHILE chopping drumstick?

Chop them Smaller than we chop for sambar. Pull and  eliminate the excess fiber

Delicious South Indian drumstick kootu served with rice and side dishes.

CAN I SKIP SOAKING moong DAL?

Since I cooked murungakkai and dal together I prefer soaking moong dal. Based on the variety of dal you use, skip soaking. simmer the cooker is optional but it also helps for dal cooking. Always add the ground mixture after the dal comes to the soft press stage.

CAN I SKIP ASOFEOTIDA?

Asofeotida enhances kootu flavors and is good for digestion so I prefer adding it. You can add the Asofeotida according to your choice.

CAN I COOK drumstick AND PARUPPU IN AN INSTANT POT?

Yes, cook for 8 minutes and do natural pressure release.

Drumstick – tips to note 

Since I have used frozen drumsticks, I microwaved them for a minute to thaw. Then sauteed for 2 minutes and pressure cooked. Based on the drumstick variety you use cook accordingly. 

Delicious traditional drumstick kootu with spices and herbs, perfect for South Indian meals.

Can I increase urad dal and reduce moong dal?

Avoid adding more urad dal that will affect kootu texture, consistency, and taste.

Coconut oil for kottu

Coconut oil gives amazing flavor to the coconut-based kootu. You can use any oil of your choice

WHAT IS THE BEST COMBO FOR drumstick KOOTU?

It tastes best as a rice accompaniment when paired with potato roast, brinjal curry,  raw banana roast. It also goes well as a side for tamarind-based kuzhambu variety, rasam variety.

HOW TO MAKE PATHIYA avarakka KOOTU?

Refer Peerkangai kootu 

  • Skip ground coconut 
  • Use ghee for tempering
  • Skip red chilli. increase pepper

Kootu recipes in TMF

Instant pot Poricha kuzhambu 

Pressure cooker-based recipes in TMF

Delicious South Indian drumstick kootu with spices and coconut, served in a traditional stainless st.

Ingredient

Soak 

1/4 cup moong dal | pasi paruppu

3/4 cup water

Saute drumstick 

1 cup drumstick

1 tsp salt, heaped

1/4 cup tomato

Pressure cook

1/2 cup water

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

To grind

2+1/2 tbsp cup coconut

1 red chilli

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp pepper

Kootu

Coriander leans

 1/4 cup water

To temper

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 red chilli

Curry leaves 

asafoetida generous portion

How drumstick poricha kottu with step-by-step pictures

Soak Dal

  • First, wash dal well

Moong dal being added to a stainless steel pot for drumstick kootu recipe.

Drumstick kootu being washed thoroughly in a stainless steel bowl for traditional South Indian cuisi.

  • Add water and soak for 1 hour

Preparing drumstick kootu with hot water in a stainless steel pot.

Saute and grind

  • Saute urad dal, red chilli, cumin seeds, and pepper

Healthy drumstick curry with spices and lentils for authentic South Indian flavor.

Cooking drumstick kootu with spices and lentils in a black skillet.

Cumin seeds and black peppercorns being roasted in a skillet for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu.

Spices for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu with red chilies and seeds.

  • when dal starts to change colour turn off the stove

Healthy drumstick kootu with roasted spices and lentils.

Cooking drumstick kootu with roasted lentils and spices in a skillet.

  • Furthermore, add coconut and let it cool completely

Fresh shredded coconut and roasted lentils for drumstick kootu recipe.

  • Add a little water and grind 

Water being poured into a glass bowl with drumstick ingredients for Kootu.

Grounded spice mixture for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu in a bowl.

Temper

  • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add mustard seeds, red chilli, urad dal, and curry leaves; let it splutter

Pouring coconut oil into a pan for traditional South Indian cooking.

Heating oil in a cast iron skillet for drumstick kootu preparation.

Mustard seeds being tempered in hot oil for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu.

Urad dal being roasted in a pan for drumstick kootu recipe.

Fresh curry leaves added to a pan for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu recipe.

Red chilli, garlic, and oil are sizzling in a pan for flavor.

Split dry red chilies, garlic, and curry leaves sautéing in oil.

  • add asafoetida and give a quick mix

Preparing drumstick kootu with spices and herbs in a skillet.

  • Turn off the stove and keep aside the tempering 

Preparing drumstick kootu with lentils, spices, and vegetables in a cast iron pan.

Saute murungakka

  •  If you are using frozen drumsticks, thaw them first
  • Use the remaining oil;  saute drumstick and tomato with salt for 2 minutes

Fresh drumsticks cooking in a skillet for Murungakkai Poricha Kootu.

Healthy drumstick and tomato curry for South Indian meals.

Vegetable curry with drumstick, tomatoes, salt, and spices in a black skillet.

Traditional drumstick curry with tomatoes, cooked in a skillet for authentic South Indian flavor.

Pressure cook kootu 

  • After the dal is well soaked, add soaked dal + water, an extra 1/4 cup water and turmeric powder

Soaked dal and water for drumstick kootu recipe, ready for cooking.

Delicious South Indian drumstick kootu with lentils, cooked with traditional spices and herbs.

Delicious drumstick kootu prepared with turmeric powder, lentils, and spices, perfect for a hearty m.

Boiling drumstick kootu mixture in a stainless steel pot on stove.

  • Boil well till moong dal breaks easily

  • Add the ground mixture and 1/4 cup of water; quickly mix

Ground coconut being added to a pot of drumstick kootu for authentic flavor.

Boiling drumstick and lentils for traditional South Indian Murungakkai Poricha Kootu.

  • Furthermore, add sauteed drumstick and tomatoes; mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the cooker

Fresh drumstick and tomato being cooked in a flavorful curry.

Traditional drumstick kootu in a stainless steel pot, ready to serve.

  • Pressure cook for 3 whistles and simmer for a minute

Pressure cook for 3 whistles to prepare flavorful drumstick kootu.

  • Do natural pressure release

Traditional drumstick kootu being prepared with spices and lentils.

Finish kootu

  • Add 1/4 cup of water, and  coriander and leaves  boil for a minute

Healthy drumstick kootu with lentils and spices, perfect for traditional South Indian meals.

Healthy drumstick kootu with spices and vegetables, perfect for South Indian meals.

  • Transfer the tempering and mix well

Traditional drumstick kootu in a stainless steel pot with tempering.

Delicious South Indian drumstick kootu served with rice and vegetables.

Delicious Murungakkai Poricha Kootu featuring tender drumsticks and fresh vegetables in a flavorful,.

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Ingredients

Soak

  • 1/4 cup moong dal | pasi paruppu
  • 3/4 cup water

Saute drumstick

  • 1 cup drumstick
  • 1 tsp salt heaped
  • 1/4 cup tomato

Pressure cook

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

To grind

  • 2 +1/2 tbsp cup coconut
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Kootu

  • Coriander leans
  • 1/4 cup water

To temper

  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 red chilli
  • Curry leaves
  • asafoetida generous portion

Instructions

Soak Dal

  • First, wash dal well
  • Add water and soak for 1 hour

Saute and grind

  • Saute urad dal, red chilli, cumin seeds and pepper
  • when dal starts to change colour turn off the stove
  • Furthermore, add coconut and let it cool completely
  • Add little water and grind

Temper

  • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add mustard seeds, red chilli, urad dal and curry leaves; let it splutter
  • add asafoetida and give a quick mix
  • Turn off the stove and keep aside the tempering

Saute murungakka

  • If you are using frozen drumstick, thaw them first
  • Use the remaining oil; saute drumstick and tomato with salt for 2 minutes

Pressure cook kootu

  • After the dal is well soaked, add soaked dal + water, an extra 1/4 cup water and turmeric powder
  • Boil well till moong dal breaks easily
  • Add the ground mixture and 1/4 cup of water; quickly mix
  • Furthermore, add sauteed drumstick and tomatoes; mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the cooker
  • Pressure cook for 3 whistles and simmer for a minute
  • Do natural pressure release

Finish kootu

  • Add 1/4 cup of water, and coriander and leaves boil for a minute
  • Transfer the tempering and mix well

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