Tag: Kootu

Beans Carrot Tamarind Stew / Beans Carrot Puli Kootu

Beans Carrot Tamarind Stew / Beans Carrot Puli Kootu

Kootu is a type of dish made in South India which traditionally uses ground coconut paste. This differentiates it from Sambhar or Rasam. Puli Kootu is a variation of this preparation where tamarind is used as the stock base and it gives the dish a 

Potato and Peanut Khara Kootu / Potato and Peanut in Spicy Tamarind Gravy

Potato and Peanut Khara Kootu / Potato and Peanut in Spicy Tamarind Gravy

The humble potato is a highly versatile veggie that works equally well with rice and rotis. All that’s needed is the idea to make a dry sabzi or a gravy. I decided to try an interesting combination of potatoes and peanuts in a mildly spicy