Learn about Arai Keerai, also known as amaranth leaves, and how to make keerai kootu with various types of spinach. Perfect with steam rice!
Kootu
Kootu is a traditional South Indian dish that beautifully combines vegetables and lentils in a mildly spiced, creamy coconut-based curry. Known for its nutritious and balanced flavors, kootu is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables like pumpkin, bottle gourd, or beans. Infused with the aroma of cumin, curry leaves, and a tempering of mustard seeds, kootu offers a comforting and wholesome addition to any meal. Perfect as a side dish or served with rice, kootu is a staple in South Indian households, celebrated for its simplicity and deliciousness.
Chow Chow Kootu
Chow Chow Kootu is a comforting South Indian dish featuring tender chayote squash and green gram dal. Cooked with sambar powder, turmeric, and salt, it becomes creamy and flavorful. A simple tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onions enhances its taste, making it a nutritious side for rice or chapati.
Brinjal Pepper Kootu
A spicy kootu made with brinjal and green gram dhal. This can be served with hot rice. Instead of oil, you can use one teaspoon ghee for seasoning to get enhanced flavour to the kootu.
Suraikai (Bottle Gourd) Paal Kootu
Recipe for Suraikai (Bottle gourd) Paal Kootu. This goes well with vatha kuzhambu.
Cabbage Kootu
A quick and easy kootu made with cabbage and green gram dhal. The dhal is soaked for an hour before cooking. This kootu can be served with hot rice.
Erissery
Erissery is a Kerala Recipe. It can be prepared with one or more vegetables like Pumpkin, Jackfruit, Green Banana, Yam and Cow Gram.