Tuesday 26 November 2013

Carrot & Tomato Kootu [No grinding]

This carrot & tomato kootu is the easiest kootu to make especially in the morning rush when you need to pack lunch. The best part of it is you don’t need to grind anything, yes I can  see lot of smiles in all of your face. I make this kootu when I am totally tired and when I don’t want to cook, but still have to cook. It is so easy, just add everything to the cooker, pressure cook it and then finally temper it. See, how easy it is? Still a very healthy and heavenly tasting kootu. Now let’s move on to the recipe.

Here’s how to make Carrot & Tomato Kootu with step by step photos…
Ingredients
Toor dal/Thuvaram Paruppu
1 cup
Tomatoes
2 chopped
Carrot
3 [peeled & cut to dices]
Green chillies
3 or 4
Sambar Powder
2 tsp
Turmeric powder
¼ tsp
Salt
As needed

For Tempering
Oil
1 tsp
Mustard seeds
½ tsp
Cumin seeds
½ tsp
Dry red chillies
1 or 2
Curry leaves
6-8
Asafoetida/Perungayam
One pinch
Preparation Time: 10-12 minutes                      Recipe Category: Kootu Varieties, Lunch
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes                             Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, South India
Author: Priya Anandakumar

Other kootu varieties that might interest you...
Agathi Keerai Kootu/Agathi Keerai Paasi Paruppu Kootu
Thiruvathirai Kootu/7 Kai Kootu/7 Kari Kootu
Ponnankanni Keerai Kootu
Zucchhini/Courgette Kootu
Ridgegourd Kootu/Peerkangai Kootu
Carrot & Tomato Kootu
Beetroot Kootu/Beetroot Kadalai Paruppu Kootu
ChowChow Kootu/Chayote Kootu
Cabbage/MuttaiGose Kootu
Vazhaipoo Kootu/Banana Flower Kootu
Surrakai Kootu/Bottle Gourd Kootu
Pudalangai Kootu/Snake Gourd Kootu

Method
Wash the toor dal/thuvaram paruppu, add enough water (2 ½ cups) of water and pressure cook for two whistles. Now switch off the stove.

After the steam releases, open the lid, add tomatoes, carrots, green chillies, sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt and ¼ cup of water to the dal.

Pressure cook for another two whistles and switch off the stove. Open the lid after the steam releases.

Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, then add cumin seeds, dry red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.

Add the tempering to the cooked kootu. Adjust the water consistency accordingly.

Ta da!!! Delicious, healthy and yummy kootu is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it hot with steamed rice, rotis, chapatis etc.
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37 comments:

  1. படங்கள் மிக அழகாக அப்படியே நேரில் பார்ப்பது போலவும், சற்றே புளிப்புடன் தக்காளிக்கூட்டை ருசிப்பது போலவும் ஜோரா இருக்குது. பகிர்வுக்கு நன்றிகள்.

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  2. wow very very delicious and inviting kootu with carrot in it :)

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  3. Lovey dish priya... I nvr know we can do kootu with carrot...

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  4. delicious dear... we make it often

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  5. Yummy and healthy dal.. A simple and quick preparation..

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  6. very healthy kootu, gud with rice n tiffin varieties as well!!!

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  7. Wish to have with chapathi,looks so nice!!

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  8. Addition of toor dal I have never tried with...Kootu is good.

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  9. that's a lovely curry with dal...

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  10. like ur version of kootu.. simple, easy and quick.. :)

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  11. wow Priya, its a time saving recipe looks delicious...

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  12. Kootu looks delicious Priya, am glad you shared this :)

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  14. simple and delicious kootu, love to have with hot roti's :)

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  15. Delicious curry..Yeah I do prepare somewhat similar curry it is really a time saving one

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  16. Excellent protein pack, healthy lentil. Goes well with plain rice.

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  17. Looks interesting, just wondering how it becomes like this without grinding :)

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  18. DON`T POST THIS.Priya..One advice..In d header complete blog dominating very much..try to change colour of flowers or name.
    Ur loving frnd..:)

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  19. Yummy and comforting kootu,love the color

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  20. filling and comforting kootu..with rice and ghee would be heavenly !!!!!!

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  21. Loved the kootu, without any grinding.

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  22. wow.. yummy & innovative kootu dear..

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  23. Delicious carrot tomato kootu ,love that it is easy to make it.

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  24. Nice blog!! Following u! Plz visit mine too :) Haffa's kitchen adventures

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  25. Love this koottu, nice combination.

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  26. Looks very tempting dear!! love to have it with roties too!!

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  27. this seems to be super delicious, perfect to go with rice or rotis

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  28. Lovely kootu without grinding job.Will try soon :)

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  29. Sounds very innovative, delicious and healthy.

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    1. Thank you so much Uma for stopping by, do try it out you will surely love it...

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  31. Thank you so much everybody for your sweet and lovely comments...

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