Sundakkai Kootu is a classic South Indian dish prepared with sundakkai, also called turkey berry or pea eggplant. This nutritious and flavorful dish is commonly served as a side dish alongside rice or roti. The Sundakkai Kootu recipe includes green gram dhal and fresh sundakkai for an authentic taste.
Sundaikai Kootu
4
servings5
minutes15
minutesLearn how to make the delicious and nutritious South Indian dish, Sundakkai Kootu, packed with flavor and served as a perfect side dish to rice or roti.
Ingredients
Sundakkai – 1 cup
Green Gram Dhal – 1/4 cup
Sambar Powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Urad dal – 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Onion chopped – 1 tablespoon (Optional)
Curry leaves – few
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- Remove the small top stem and cut the Sundakkai into two. Or remove the top and using a wooden roller you can crush the Sundakkai. Put it in water.
- Cook green gram dhal along with a pinch of turmeric powder till soft.
- Take out the Sundakkai from water and put it in a vessel. Add just enough water to cover the vegetable. Add sambar powder, a pinch of turmeric powder and salt. Cook it on medium heat. When the vegetable is soft, add the cooked dhal and mix well. Allow to boil.
- Season it with mustard, urad dal, asafoetida, onion and curry leaves.
Recipe Video
