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Kootanchoru

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This is a speciality from Tirunelveli
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup tuvar dal
1 medium lemon sized ball of tamarind
2 drumsticks, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup small onions, peeled and kept whole
1/2 cup finely chopped sheet beans
1/2 cup finely chopped french beans
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped potato
1/2 cup finely chopped green plantain
1/2 cup finely chopped aubergine
1 1/2 tsp salt to taste
1/2 tsp tumeric powder

Ground to a fine paste
1 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut
10-12 dried red chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds
12-15 cloves garlic (optional)
1 cup water

Tempering
3-4 tbsp oil
4 tbsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
1. Cook rice. Cover and keep warm.
2. Wash dal and drain. Place dal in a pressure cooker with 1/2 cup water. Cook under pressure for 5 minutes.
3. Soak tamarind in 3 cups water for 10 minutes. Extract juice and discard pulp.
4. Heat 1 1/2 cups water in a pan over high heat and boil drumsticks for 5-7 minutes. Set aside, reserving any remaining water.
5. Heat oil for tempering in a large pan. Add remaining ingredients for tempering in the order given. When mustard seeds splutter, add onion and small onions. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add remaining vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle in tamarind juice, salt and turmeric powder. Simmer for 18-20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, till vegetables are tender.
8. Blend in cooked dal and ground paste.
9. Add rice, a few spoons at a time, mixing gently between each addition to blend well and prevent lumps.
10. Add drumsticks with its reserved water. If rice is too dry, sprinkle in a little more water. Stir gently and simmer for atleast 5-7 minutes till well blended. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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