🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Drumstick Pepper Kootu

Name: Drumstick Pepper Kootu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 250 g, chopped Drumstick (Moringa); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Madurai cooking — Drumstick Pepper Kootu brings a pepper touch with a classic kootu finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: kathirikkai murungakkai kootu | கத்திரிக்காய் முருங்கைக்காய் கூட்டு | balan's variety kitchen · on YouTube