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Carrot and Peanut Poricha Kootu

By Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen - Sunday, May 26, 2013

Carrot in Kootu, yes!!Carrot is a Sweet Veggie and many of them Don't prefer it using it many recipes. To balance that sweetness and make it more interesting, i try to include it in a Spicy recipe, Like in a Tangy Tamarind Kuzhambu or in a Spicy Pepper Kootu. Today's Recipe is a Poricha Kootu, Where Urad dal n Peppercorns are slightly roasted in oil and ground to a fine paste using fresh coconut. So, the spice of pepper will balance the sweetness of Carrot. 

I love Chana Dal/Gram Dal Kootu more than Moong Dal!!! Coz Chana Dal/Gram Dal adds a unique flavor to the dish, that too, when combined with coconut, the taste is truly mesmerizing!!! It reminds me of the Pooshnikaai/Ashgourd Kootu they serve in Marriages/Functions!!! Nostalgic-a,Longing to taste a Perfect South-Indian Marriage/Function Food Served in a Fresh Green Banana Leaf!!! :) 

 Ingredients
1 Large Carrot
1/2 Cup Chana Dal/Gram Dal
1/4 Cup Dhuli Moong Dal/Split Green Gram 
1/4 Cup Peanuts
Salt to taste
Roast n Grind
1 tsp Urad dal
1/2 tsp Peppercorns
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 red chili
2 tbsp Freshly grated Coconut
1 tsp ginger 

 Tempering
2 tsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Urad dal
hing a pinch
2 sprigs of curry leaves

 Method

  • Peel and Chop the carrot into cubes. Wash and Soak, both the Dals and Peanuts together in Warm Water for 20 minutes.
  • In a pan, add 2 drops of oil and roast Urad dal and Peppercorns separately.
  • Take the roasted pepper and urad dal along with rest of the ingredients given under "Roast n Grind" in a mixer and grind it to a smooth paste with 1/4 Cup of Water.
  • Take the Soaked Dal,Peanuts, Chopped Carrot, in a Pressure Cooker, Add the Ground paste and Salt, Mix well. Pressure Cook for 4-5 Whistles.
  • When the Pressure Releases, Open the Cooker, Heat the oil given under "Tempering", Splutter mustard seeds, crackle cumin, add urad dal, hing and curry leaves. 
  • When the dal turns brown, pour the sizzling tempering over the Kootu. Garnish with Fresh Coriander Leaves, Serve Hot with Rice/Roti.
Sending this to WTML - hosted by Nivedhanams, Event by Gayathri.
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#28

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15 comments

  1. The Pumpkin FarmMay 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    carrot and peanut is a new combination, never tried before , good one

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  2. FoodiliciousnanMay 27, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    have never added peanuts to kootu before. but they're my favourite nut. Btw, have you missed adding peanuts to the ingredients list, or am i missing something?

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  3. vaishali sabnaniMay 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I am book marking all the kot recipes in this series.My son in law loves them and is an expert with these. Looks good.

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  4. Priya SureshMay 27, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Love that peanut touch here, wat a droolworthy kootu..

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  5. meenaMay 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    love the peanut addition.interesting recipe.

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  6. Jeyashris KitchenMay 27, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Anything with peanut i love it

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  7. Nava KMay 27, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Great combo of ingredients and that crunch from the peanuts is awesome.

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  8. Chef MireilleMay 28, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    flavor must be awesome with the peanut

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  9. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    nice combo and kootu looks delicious....

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  10. Sudha SabarishMay 28, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Very unique combo.Tasty kootu.

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  11. PavaniMay 29, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Very interesting combo for kootu.. Sounds yumm!!

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  12. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    delicious and very interesting kootu... Have never tried carrot in poricha kootu... Thanks for sending this yummy recipe to my event.. Looking for more yummy recipes...

    Sowmya
    Event - Authentic Indian Sweets w giveaway
    Event - Kid's delight - Sweet Treats
    Event - WTML w giveaway

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  13. SrivalliMay 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I was about to ask carrots in kootu and see you have said just that!..nice pictures..and your spices must have balanced it well..very good set of kootus priya..thanks..:)

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  14. ManjuMay 29, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Peanuts in kutoo, haven't thought about that. Healthy one.

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Thanks a Lot for taking your time out and Visiting my Kitchen!!!!! Your Valuable Comments keep me going!!! Feel free to ask your doubts , i will definitely try reply you back. Good Day!!!