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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 | Poritha kootu | Broadbeans kootu with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Poricha Kootu recipe and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

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    Poricha kootu | Avarakkai Poricha kootu | Poritha kootu | Broadbeans kootu is prepared with broad beans and moong dal. 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 avarakka

    Kottu is a south Indian dal. Vegetables, dal and spice powder 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 AVARAKKAI?

    Always cut the top and tail of Avarakkai. Pull and  eliminate the excess fibre then chop them

    CAN I SKIP SOAKING moong DAL?

    Since I cooked Avarakkai 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.

     

    CAN I COOK AVARAKKAI AND PARUPPU IN AN INSTANT POT?

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

    Can I increase urad dal and reduce moong dal?

    No, avoid adding more urad dal that will affect kootu texture, consistency and taste.

    Coconut oil for kottu

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

    CAN I SKIP ASOFEOTIDA?

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

    WHAT IS THE BEST COMBO FOR broad beans 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

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    Avarakkai Poricha Kootu / Broad beans Moong dal

    Poritha kootu with avarakkai
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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

    Soak

    • 1/2 cup moong dal | pasi paruppu
    • 1 cup water

    Pressure cook

    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 cups + 1/4 cup Avarakkai | broad beans
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

    To grind

    • 1/4 cup coconut
    • 2 red chilli
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • few drops of oil

    Kootu

    • Coriander leans and curry leaves few
    • Required salt
    • 2 cups Hot Water

    To temper

    • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • 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 and pepper with little oil
    • when dal starts to change colour add cumin seeds; quickly mix and turn off the stove
    • Furthermore, add coconut and let it cool completely
    • Add little water and grind

    Kootu

    • After the dal is well soaked , add avarakkai, sesame oil and turmeric powder; pressure cook for 5 whistles. simmer for 1 minute and turn off the stove
    • Do natural pressure release
    • Add 2 cups of hot water, the required salt, ground mixture
    • Transfer to a cooking pan
    • Furthermore add coriander and curry leaves ; Boil for 7 minutes

    Temper

    • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add mustard seeds and urad dal; let it splutter
    • Finally, add asafoetida and give a quick mix

    Finish kootu

    • Transfer the tempering and boil kootu for 1 minute

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    Notes

    1. you can use any kootu vegetable of your choice
    2. Always cut the top and tail of Avarakkai. Pull and  eliminate the excess fiber then chop them
    3. Since I cooked Avarakkai 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
    4. For the Instant pot version, cook for 8 minutes and do a natural pressure release
    5. avoid adding more urad dal that will affect kootu texture, consistency and taste
    6. Coconut oil gives amazing flavour to the coconut-based kootu. You can use any oil of your choice
    7. Asofeotida enhances kootu flavors and it is good for digestion so I prefer adding it. You can add the Asofeotida according to your choice
    8. Kootu thickens over time
    9. I used Karnataka red chilli, adjust the spice according to your taste

    MAKE PATHIYA avarakka KOOTU

    1. Skip ground coconut
    2. Use ghee for tempering
    3. Skip red chilli. increase pepper
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    Ingredient

    Soak 

    1/2 cup moong dal | pasi paruppu

    1 cup water

    Pressure cook

    1/2 cup water

    2 cups + 1/4 cup Avarakkai | broad beans

    1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

    1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

    To grind

    1/4 cup coconut

    2 red chilli

    1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

    1 teaspoon urad dal

    1/2 teaspoon pepper

    few drops of oil

    Kootu

    Coriander leans and curry leaves few

    Required salt

    2 cups Hot Water

    To temper

    1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

    1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

    1 teaspoon urad dal

    asafoetida generous portion

    How to make Avarakkai poricha kottu with step-by-step pictures

    Soak Dal

    • First, wash dal well

    • Add water and soak for 1 hour

    Saute and grind

    • Saute urad dal, red chilli and pepper with little oil

    • when dal starts to change colour add cumin seeds; quickly mix and turn off the stove

    • Furthermore, add coconut and let it cool completely

    • Add little water and grind 

    Kootu

    • After dal is well soaked, add avarakkai, sesame oil and turmeric powder; pressure cook for 5 whistles. simmer for 1 minute and turn off the stove

    • Do natural pressure release

    • Add 2 cup of hot water, the required salt, ground mixture 

    • Transfer to a cooking pan
    • Furthermore add coriander and curry leaves ; Boil for 7 minutes

    Temper

    • In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add mustard seeds and urad dal; let it splutter

    • Turn off the stove

    • Finally, add asafoetida and give a quick mix

    Finish kootu

    • Transfer the tempering and boil kootu for 1 minute

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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

        Reply
    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

      Reply
      • 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!

      Reply
    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.

      Reply
      • 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

      Reply
      • 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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