Kootanchoru
Recipe | Rice with lentils and Mixed Vegetables with step by step photos .Kootanchoru
is a famous rice variety in the districts of Tirunelveli ,Tutocorin and Kanyakumari of TamilNadu State. It is a one pot meal and easy to whip up in just half an hour. It just involves
cooking the soaked rice and dal along with vegetables and then finally seasoned
with coconut oil.
Last year I have shared this recipe of Kootanchoru in my Instagram handle, however I have not blogged this recipe at
that time and I got so many requests at that time to post the recipe and
finally it took me almost a year to do a blog post on that.
Another year we are back with another
Blogging Mega Marathon. Last Year April Month we did A-Z Baking across the
world. This month fully I will be sharing recipes for 26 days with a sub theme
each week .So this week fully I will be sharing some delicious lunch box
recipes. Kootanchoru is an easy one pot meal and hence it can be prepared
easily and packed for lunch box in just half an hour. So now let’s see how to
prepare this delicious kootanchoru.
Kootanchoru Recipe
Recipe Cuisine: TamilNadu | Recipe Category : Main Course
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time : 10 mins |Serves: 4 |Author :Sharmila Kingsly
Rice – 1 cup
Toor Dal – 1 cup
Tomato - 1
Raw Banana – 1
Brinjal – 1
Drumstick – 1
Carrot -1
Potato - 1
Tamarind Water – ½ cup
Water – 5 ½ cups
Salt as needed
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
To Grind:
Coconut – ½ cup
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Green Chilli – 2
To Temper:
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds – ¼ tsp
Hing a generous pinch
Curry Leaves a spring
Dry Red Chilli – 2
Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
Method :
1.
Chop the vegetables and soak in water
till we use. Soak the Toor Dal and Rice in water for 30 mins.
2.
Soak Tamarind in Water to extract the juice.
In a blender add coconut, Green Chilli and Cumin seeds along with little
water and grind it to a puree.
3.
Drain the excess water and add the
Soaked Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker. Add the chopped Vegetables,
Tomato.
4.
Blended Coconut puree, Water and
Tamarind Water.
5.
Next add Chilli powder, Turmeric
powder and the required Salt and Pressure cook for 4 whistles and in a low
flame for 10 mins and switch off the flame.
6.
Wait till the pressure is released by
its own and open the cooker. In a pan add oil once it heats up add Mustard
Seeds ,Fenugreek Seeds,Hing,Curry Leaves and Dry Red Chilli prepare the
seasoning .
7.
Pour it to the cooked Rice. Mix well
and serve.
Notes:
·
The Rice will thicken as it cools
down.
·
You can also add green peas.
·
Pairs well with just chips or any
fryms.
·
It stays good for a long time.
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Step by step Method with pictures:
1. Chop the vegetables and soak in water till we use. Soak the Toor Dal and Rice in water for 30 mins.
2. Soak Tamarind in Water to extract the juice. In a blender add coconut, Green Chilli and Cumin seeds along with little water and grind it to a puree.3. Drain the excess water and add the Soaked Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker. Add the chopped Vegetables, Tomato.
4. Blended Coconut puree, Water and Tamarind Water.
5. Next add Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and the required Salt and Pressure cook for 4 whistles and in a low flame for 10 mins and switch off the flame.
6. Wait till the pressure is released by its own and open the cooker. In a pan add oil once it heats up add Mustard Seeds ,Fenugreek Seeds,Hing,Curry Leaves and Dry Red Chilli prepare the seasoning .
7. Pour it to the cooked Rice. Mix well and serve.
This is how I served my
kootanchoru and I have shared the same in my Instagram some days back.
Enjoy this easy and delicious
kootanchoru along with fryms.
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 87
A superb healthy one pot meal to kick off the marathon. It sounds like a cousin to the classic BBB.
ReplyDeleteThat is a healthya and tasty one pot meal to pack in the lunchboxes. It has all the protein and carbs. Lovely start to the marathon.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a hearty and delicious looking dish Sharmila. Love that it has so many veggies and that spice paste must add lots of flavor to the dish.
ReplyDeletewow such an healthy and delicious kootan choru you got for us today .. am feeling hungry now dear !! This is my favorite kind of comfort food .. Lovely theme selection am looking forward to all the recipes from you this marathon :)
ReplyDeleteI have always loved one pot meals , they make perfect lunch / dinner meals . I am bookmarking this traditional meal to try soon though I will minus the brinjals . Absolutely delicious comfort meal ! Interesting theme to work on .
ReplyDeleteOne pot meals are my favorite, be it any time of the week. This looks so much similar to the hotel style Sambhar saadham. I love how you have served it. Can't wait to see what you have cooking for all the themes.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to all your posts Sharmila. When it comes to lunch box recipes I prefer to make them one pot. This choru is an amazing treat and a nice way to sneak in veggies for kids.
ReplyDeleteWholesome one pot meals like these are life savers. Love those cute vegetable garnishes. Looking forward to your other dishes in this marathon.
ReplyDeleteSuch a delicious and healthy one pot meal. This one is very apt when we need to pack for the lunchbox or have surprise guests for lunch!
ReplyDeleteWow that's simply awesome Sharmila, the plate looks wonderful and so inviting..This dish surely makes a wonderful one pot meal to pack for lunch..Can't wait to read your month long posts!
ReplyDeleteMy kind of food, i can survive for many days with this healthy, protein rich one pot meal. What a fabulous dish sis, lovely dish.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one pot meal and still we liked to pack this for our one day trip !!! Healthy and delicious meal. Great post to start this Mega BM!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks tempting! one-pot meals are such life-savers!! This looks pretty close to our BBB,except for the masala added!!!
ReplyDeleteHealthy and delicious one pot meal!
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, I love your kootanchoru recipe. It's my fav. I thought you posted this on the blog... anyways a great way to start the mega BM.. Love this traditional and authentic recipe.
ReplyDeletepacked with goodness and so easy to make too ! look forwward to ur BM this month ..
ReplyDeleteLovely starts with one pot meal.. full on veggies and nutritious meal...
ReplyDeleteWhat a healthy and filling dish Sharmila, so different from the normal khichdi I make at home. Adding raw banana, drumstick, brinjal makes it different. Bookmarking your recipe.
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