Kerala Koottu Curry/Koottu Kari

Name: Kerala Koottu Curry/Koottu Kari
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 4-5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 gm Potatoes; 2 medium Raw Bananas; 1 tsp Coconut oil (cold-pressed); 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper powder; 1 cup dry Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Green Chilli; 5-6 Shallots; 1-2 Garlic cloves; 8-10 Curry Leaves; 6-7 Black Peppercorns; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Urad Daal; 7-8 Curry Leaves; 2 dry Red Chillies; 1-2 tbsp Coconut

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Koottu Curry or Koottu Kari is a simple yet a flavourful and a refreshing side that can be enjoyed at mealtimes. To put it in simple terms, it is same as another dish from the grand Vegetarian feast Kerala Sadya called Erissery. In Erissery, Lobia or Red Cowpeas are used. Whereas in Koottu Kari, Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana are used. The making process is also almost similar except for the use of Black Pepper which is not much of a big difference at all.

This one is a delicious and an aromatic Sadya special dish made during Onam celebrations. It is a healthy side that can be enjoyed with some freshly steamed Rice at mealtimes on any given day. It also tastes great with Pooris too. It's a semi thick dry Curry but not too dry either. It is on the softer side and can be relished with both Rice and Rotis. A perfect accompaniment at mealtimes. This is sure to impress all. No fancy ingredients and simple cooking method is what makes this beautiful dish more beautiful. Let's get rolling with the complete recipe folks.

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

4-5 servings

100 gmPotatoes
2medium Raw Bananas
1 tspCoconut oil (cold-pressed)
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1/4 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack Pepper powder
For cooking the black Chickpeas -
1 cupdry Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana
1/2 tspSalt
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 1/2 cupswater
For the Coconut paste -
1 tspCumin seeds
1Green Chilli
5-6Shallots
1-2Garlic cloves
8-10Curry Leaves
6-7Black Peppercorns
1/4 tspSalt
For the tempering -
2 tbspCoconut oil
1 tspMustard seeds
1 tspUrad Daal
7-8Curry Leaves
2dry Red Chillies
1-2 tbspCoconut

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

Peel and dice potatoes and raw bananas into small cubes.
2

Boil with turmeric, pepper powder and salt using minimal water just enough to cook. If any water remains, dry it up before the next step.
3

Grind coconut, cumin, shallots, peppercorns and green chilli into a coarse paste without adding water. Set aside.
4

Add boiled black chickpeas or kala chana along with coconut paste to the cooked vegetables. Mix and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Also add a small piece of jaggery if desired. It is absolutely optional. Reserve a tablespoon of coconut paste for later use.
5

Heat coconut oil add mustard seeds and urad dal. When it turns golden, add curry leaves. And dry red chillies too. Finally a tablespoon of coconut paste, the same paste which we added to the cooked vegetables. Reserve a little from it. It becomes very handy.
6

Pour the tempering over the curry and mix well. That's it. Yummy and irresistible curry is at your disposal in no time. It's easy and effortlessly done. Serve it warm. Enjoy!

Tips

Keep the curry dry by using minimal water during cooking and ensure the coconut paste is thick without added water.

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ZMA @zesty5

on September 13, 2025 18:33

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