Kootu Curry (കൂട്ടുകറി)
Category: curry — banana & chickpea
Course: side dish | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: sadya

Raw banana and black chickpea in a ground roasted coconut and spice paste; a sadya classic.

Spice level: 2
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Raw banana, cubes
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Black chickpea, pre-cooked
qty: 40
unit: g
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 40
unit: g
name: Bengal gram dal (toasted)
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Coriander seeds
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Dried red chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 7
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Roast coriander, Bengal dal, dried chillies and half the coconut golden; grind into a spice paste.
Cook the banana cubes with turmeric and salt until just tender.
Add the chickpea, ground paste and a little water; simmer 10 minutes so the flavours mingle.
Finish with a mustard tempering, curry leaves and optional fresh grated coconut.
Serve with rice during a sadya.

Tags: sadya
vegan
coconut