Friday 30 October 2015

CHOWCHOW KARAMANI KOOTU


I had this in a function where they served ladysfinger vathal kuzhambhu, chowchow karamani kootu,potato roast and papad..you know how delicious it was...I loved vathal kuzhambhu, chowchow karamani kootu so much that
 I tried it the very next day....first time it was not a hit...but then i made few changes and i got it right the next time....my family loved it........so the receipe...

INGREDIENTS

Onion-1(optional)
Tomato-1 big
Crushed garlic-3 pods
Chow chow-2 chopped
White kidney beans-1/4 cup
Moong dal-1/2 cup
Chilly powder-1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder-1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
Coconut paste-2 tablespoon(optional)
Salt- as required

SEASONING
Mustard,urad dal – 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves- few
Hing-little

PREPARATION
Soak kidney beans in water overnight. Boil kidney beans in cooker for 2 whistles...Cook chow chow and dal with 1 cup of water with turmeric powder.Cook until they boil.Heat oil in a pan . Add items in seasoning....Add onions sauté it for 2 minutes. After it changes colour,add the tomatoes and cook till it smashes.Add masala powders given and mix it. Add it to the veggies with salt cook for 2 minutes .Add coconut paste to it and cook for 2 minutes.Make sure the kootu is slight watery for good taste...


BOIL DAL


AND VEGGIES , SPICE POWDERS


ADD WATER,CLOSE IT


ITS BOILED
ADD BOILED DAL
MIX IT

ADD COCONUT PASTE


ADD SEASONING


DONE





Note
Coconut paste is optional, I love the version without coconut....but its equally good with coconut...







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