🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Moga Chana Kootu

Name: Moga Chana Kootu
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 cup, soaked Chickpeas; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Moga cooking — Moga Chana Kootu brings a clove-warm touch with a classic kootu finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.
2
Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.
3
Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.
4
Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.
5
Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.
6
Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: keerai kootu recipe | spinach moong dal | அரை கீரை கூட்டு | keerai molagootal | spinach kootu · on YouTube