Easy South Indian Cauliflower Kootu Curry Recipe

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Directions

• Step1Soak tamarind in water for about 10 minutes and keep it aside
• Step2Wash tur dal and add 1 ½ cup of water to it
• Step3Pressure cook it till they become soft
• Step4Dry roast dry red chilies, black pepper corns, coriander leaves, chana dal, split gram dal and till you get nice aroma
• Step5Add grated coconut to the pan and fry it separately
• Step6Cool the fried ingredients and grind them to a fine powder
• Step7Place a pan on flame and add oil to it
• Step8Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter
• Step9Add curry leaves to it and saute them for few seconds
• Step10Add chopped onions and fry them for about 4 minutes on low flame
• Step11Add turmeric powder and chopped vegetables
• Step12Fry them for about 10 minutes on low flame and add the prepared masala powder to it
• Step13Mix it well and add tomatoes
• Step14Saute the whole stuff for about 6 to 8 minutes and add the cooked tur dal along with green peas to it
• Step15Add enough salt and cook them for some time
• Step16Add water to it and cook the ingredients on low flame for about 10 minutes till all the vegetables are cooked three fourth
• Step17Add tamarind juice at the end and cook for 10 more minutes till the rawness of the tamarind disappears
• Step18Off the flame and remove it in a serving bowl
• Step19Serve the cauliflower Kootu with hot rice. You can have along with Homemade Potato Chips

-Neelima