🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kurnool Special Urad Kootu

Name: Kurnool Special Urad Kootu
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 10 cloves Garlic; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Urad Dal; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kurnool cooking — Kurnool Special Urad Kootu brings a lasooni touch with a classic kootu finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garlic10 cloves
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Ridge Gourds Kootu| Peerkangai curry Recipe| · on YouTube