Kootu
A collection of South Indian Kootu Recipes.
Brinjal Puzhi Kootu
Brinjal Kootu
Cucumber Mor Kootu
This tangy kootu is made with yoghurt and cucumber. It can be served as a side dish for any Kara Kuzhambu.
Thalagam
This Kootu is mostly prepared on festival days, especially for Thiruvathirai and Pongal. This is also called as “Pongal Kootu”. This dish is made with mixed vegetables. This is served together with Thiruvathirai Kali.
Peerkankai Kootu
Ridge gourd is called “Peerkankai” in Tamil and it is available plenty in US as “Chinese Okra”. This kootu is served with rice as a side dish.
Manathakkaali Keerai Kootu
An easy kootu made with spinach (manathakkali keerai), green dhal and coconut. This dish is served with steamed for lunch and dinner. Here is a list of different kinds of spinach (keerai).
Keerai Puzhi Masiyal
A kootu recipe made with any kind of spinach (keerai), tamarind and thuvar dhal.
Avaraikkai Kootu
A side dash made with coconut gratings, green gram dhal and broad beans (Avaraikkai) that is usually serviced with steamed rice.
Keerai Kootu
This keerai kootu can be made with any type of spinach. This is served with steam rice.