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    Home » Kootu recipes » Poricha Kootu | Poritha Kootu

    Poricha Kootu | Poritha Kootu

    November 18, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 26 Comments

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    Poricha kootu | Avarakkai Poricha kootu | Poricha kootu | Broadbeans kootu is prepared with broad beans and moong dal. It can be mixed with rice or used as a side dish.

    As rice is our staple food, cooking Rice Accompaniment is my biggest confusion. There are some busy days (well  lazy days;-)) when I feel like cooking a simple dish. During such time, Poricha Kootu is one default item, which comes to my mind.

     

    Unlike Sambar, thaala kuzhambu, paruppu urundai Kuzhambu, Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu etc. Avarakkai Poricha Kootu doesn't involve various intermediate steps. Poricha Kootu is all about Cooking some vegetable with dal, boiling it, and adding seasoning.

    One more thing I love about kottu is, that it's a great one-pot dish.  Usually, it is served as a side dish,  but in our home, we also like to mix avarakkai Poricha kottu with rice and a dollop of ghee. For mixing with rice I prepare the poricha Kootu in a pourable consistency and add the water according to the way serve it. 

    Other kootu varieties in TMF,

    Yellow pumpkin kootu

    Chow chow kootu

    Senaikizhagu puli kootu

    Cabbage kootu

    Thani kootu 

    White pumpkin kootu

    kottu is a type of kottu prepared with dal and veggies. For spice and flavor, a few ingredients are dry roasted and ground, hence it got the name "Poricha (Poritha) kootu.

    If you like Avarakkai Poricha kootu try Instant pot Poricha kuzhambu 

    Also Try Avarakkai Thengai curry with Channa Dal 

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    Kootu recipes in TMF

     

    Avarakkai Poricha Kootu / Broadbeans Moong dal Gravy

    Kootu is a gravy prepared with dal and vegetable. It can be mixed with rice or taken as a side dish
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    Course: Kootu
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: vidya srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Avarakkai - 2 cups trimmed and cut
    • Moong Dal/ Payatham Paruppu - 1/2 cup
    • Tumeric Powder - 1/8 tsp
    • Asofetida - generous pinch
    • Salt - as needed
    • To grind:
    • Coconut - 3 tbsp
    • Urad Dal - 1 tsp
    • Pepper - 1/2 tsp
    • Red Chilli - 1 Adjust according to your spice level
    • Cumin seeds - 1/8 tsp
    • To temper:
    • Coconut oil - 1 tsp
    • Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
    • Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp
    • Curry leaves - few

    Instructions

    • Add Avarakkai and moong Dal with 1 cup water and keep it in pressure cooker; cook for 2 whistles
    • Add the cooked avarakkai - moong, turmeric powder, asofetida, salt, required water (Add according to the consistency you desire the kottu) and let it boil
    • Dry roast urad Dal, pepper, red chilli, cumin seeds till they are golden brown , add coconut and quickly stir. Switch and let it cool
    • Add the ground mixture to the kootu and cook for 3-4 minutes in medium - low flame
    • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add the ingredients under "to temper" and let it splutter
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    Notes

    1. Poricha kuzhambu can be prepared with Toor dal instead of moong Dal
    2.  Carrot, beans, potato, pumpkin, drumstick, capsicum, etc. can be added for poricha kootu
    3.  Turmeric powder can be added while cooking Dal and avarakkai
    4. I generally soak dal in hot water for 20 minutes
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    Ingredient:

    Avarakkai - 2 cups, trimmed and cut
    Moong Dal/ Payatham Paruppu - 1/2 cup
    Turmeric Powder - 1/8 tsp
    Asofetida - generous pinch
    Salt - as needed
    To grind:
    Coconut - 3 tbsp
    Urad Dal - 1 tsp
    Pepper - 1/2 tsp
    Red Chilli - 1 (Adjust according to your spice level)
    Cumin seeds - 1/8 tsp

    To temper:

    Coconut oil - 1 tsp
    Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
    Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp
    Curry leaves - few

    Method:

    • Add Avarakkai and moong Dal with 1 cup of water and keep it in the pressure cooker; cook for 2 whistles
    • Add the cooked avarakkai - moong, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt, and required water (Add according to the consistency you desire the kottu) and let it boil

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    • Dry roast urad Dal, pepper, red chilli, and cumin seeds till they are golden brown, add coconut and quickly stir. Switch and let it cool
    • Add the ground mixture to the kootu and cook for 3-4 minutes in medium-low flame

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    • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add the ingredients under "to temper" and let it splutter

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    1. Aruna Panangipally

      November 19, 2015 at 12:39 am

      Kootu with Avarakkai is not something I have ever tried. Will be a welcome change!

      Reply
    2. marudhuskitchen

      November 19, 2015 at 1:00 am

      This kootu looks comforting and so nice to have with hot rice

      Reply
    3. Veena Theagarajan

      November 19, 2015 at 1:57 am

      healthy and comforting kootu.. PErfect as side dish or to with steamed rice

      Reply
    4. Moumita Malla

      November 19, 2015 at 2:24 am

      I love urs South Indian flavoured dal ..sabji...will try it..but what is Avarkkai

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 03, 2015 at 5:45 pm

        It's broadbeans dear

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    5. srividhya

      November 19, 2015 at 8:49 am

      We too eat kootu with rice. I give vaandu only kootu saadam. It becomes easy to sneak in the veggies.
      Avarai kootu is awesome. fiber filled. 🙂

      Reply
    6. beena

      November 19, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      Healthy delicious kootu

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 28, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        Thanku Beena:-)

        Reply
    7. CHCooks

      November 20, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Wow that looks yumm! I usually make poricha kolambu with keerai. This looks very good!

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    8. kushi

      November 20, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Looks very flavorful, healthy and yummy dear!

      Reply
    9. cheri

      November 20, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Vidya, I never tried Indian food until a year or so ago and now it is my favorite, love all the veggie dishes and sauces, so amazing!

      Reply
    10. Freda

      November 20, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      Lovely recipe!!

      Reply
    11. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne)

      November 22, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      hey ,
      what is Avakkai called in English or hindi? its a type of gourd right? this is such a comforting and yummy recipe..super like

      Reply
    12. Malar

      November 23, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Love it Vidya, its been long since I made this. Good you reminded me 🙂

      Reply
    13. cheri

      November 23, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Vidya!

      Reply
    14. Kavita

      November 23, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Kootu looks so yummy!..I would like to invite you to my space for a guest post. Please revert back with recipe and pics to kvitakrishnan@gmail.com if interested.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        December 28, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Sorry Kavitha, I missed ur comment.. Will mail u

        Reply
    15. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      November 24, 2015 at 3:07 am

      This side dish looks and sounds perfect for any day. Such a healthy and delicious accompaniment.

      Reply
    16. Nish Kitchen

      November 24, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Love this curry! Rich and comforting!

      Reply
    17. swapna

      November 24, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      So delicious with those ground mixture ..Will try this version soon....

      Reply
    18. padma

      November 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      Anything with moon dal is so comforting..loved it:)

      Reply
    19. Sundari

      November 30, 2015 at 9:35 am

      My all time fav kootu!! just love your version!!

      Reply
    20. Mullai Madavan

      November 30, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Idea of using avarakkai in kootu is very innovative... looks delicious!

      Reply
    21. Lynn

      November 30, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      This looks so lovely and delicious!

      Reply
    22. Meena Chinnaiah

      February 02, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      My all time favorite is avarakkai, and this kootu is so simple and delicious . Where do you get avarakkai in US ? I never find them

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 02, 2016 at 2:04 pm

        Meena, I buy in Indian store.. Yes it s seasonal here, even I can't find it every time. Hope u find it soon:-)

        Reply

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