VAZHAKKAI PULI KOOTU / RAW BANANA KOOTU - KOOTU RECIPES

INGREDIENTS 

• Raw banana – 1 no
• Toor dal – 1.5 tsp
• Tamarind – small gooseberry size
• Sambar powder – 1 tsp ( adjust )
• Salt & water – As needed

To temper 

• Coconut oil or cooking oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
• Chana dal – 1/2 tsp
• Grated Coconut – 1 tbsp
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves – Few

Coconut oil – 1 tsp 

METHOD 

• Pressure Cook toor dal and set aside.
• Cut the raw banana into small cubes and allow it to cook with sambar powder, salt & required water.
• When it is done, add the  tamarind extract , toor dal and boil for sometime.
• Temper the mustard seeds , urad & chana dal , hing and grated coconut. Roast the coconut well and add all the tempered items to the gravy /kootu.
• Finally add a tsp of coconut oil for additional flavor.
• Mix with plain rice topped with ghee or serve as an accompaniment for sambar rice. Enjoy !!