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    Kootanchoru

    Posted on Apr 2, 2018 · Last Updated on Apr 19, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Kootanchoru is an easy one pot meal with dal and vegetables and it can be prepared easily and packed for lunch box in just half an hour.

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    Kootanchoru

    Kootanchoru Recipe | Rice with lentils and Mixed Vegetables with step by step photos .Kootanchoru is a famous rice variety in the districts of Tirunelveli ,Tutocorin and Kanyakumari of TamilNadu State. It is a one pot meal and easy to whip up in just half an hour. It just involves cooking the soaked rice and dal along with vegetables and then finally seasoned with coconut oil.

    Last year I have shared this recipe of Kootanchoru in my Instagram handle, however I have not blogged this recipe at that time and I got so many requests at that time to post the recipe and finally it took me almost a year to do a blog post on that.

    Kootanchoru Recipe | Rice with lentils and Mixed Vegetables

    Another year we are back with another Blogging Mega Marathon. Last Year April Month we did A-Z Baking across the world. This month fully I will be sharing recipes for 26 days with a sub theme each week .So this week fully I will be sharing some delicious lunch box recipes.

    Kootanchoru is an easy one pot meal and hence it can be prepared easily and packed for lunch box in just half an hour. So now let’s see how to prepare this delicious kootanchoru.

    How to make Kootanchoru

    1.In a blender add coconut, Green Chilli and Cumin seeds along with little water and grind it to a puree.Chop the vegetables and soak in water till we use.

    2. Soak the Toor Dal and Rice in water for 30 mins. Drain the excess water and add the Soaked Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker

    3. Soak Tamarind in Water to extract the juice. Add the chopped Vegetables, Tomato. Also add the blended Coconut puree

    4.Next add in water and Tamarind Water.

    5. Next add Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and the required Salt

    6.Pressure cook for 4 whistles and in a low flame for 10 mins and switch off the flame. Wait till the pressure is released on its own and open the cooker. Mash the rice well

    7. In a pan add oil once it heats up add Mustard Seeds ,Fenugreek Seeds,Hing,Curry Leaves and Dry Red Chilli prepare the seasoning. Pour it to the cooked Rice. Mix well and serve.

    Enjoy this easy and delicious kootanchoru along with fryms.

    Kootanchoru

    Tips & Variations

    The Rice will thicken as it cools down.
    You can also add green peas.
    Pairs well with just chips or any fryms.
    It stays good for a long time.

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    Kootanchoru

    Kootanchoru is an easy one pot meal with dal and vegetables and it can be prepared easily and packed for lunch box in just half an hour.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: TamilNadu
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rice
    • 1 cup Toor Dal
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 Raw Banana
    • 1 Brinjal
    • 1 Drumstick
    • 1 Carrot
    • 1 Potato
    • ½ cup Tamarind Water
    • 5 cups Water
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Turmeric powder

    To Grind:

    • ½ cup Coconut
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Chilli

    To Temper:

    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    • Hing a generous pinch
    • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
    • 2 Dry Red Chilli
    • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

    Instructions 

    • In a blender add coconut, Green Chilli and Cumin seeds along with little water and grind it to a puree. Chop the vegetables and soak in water till we use.
    • Soak the Toor Dal and Rice in water for 30 mins. Drain the excess water and add the Soaked Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker
    • Soak Tamarind in Water to extract the juice. Add the chopped Vegetables, Tomato. Also add the blended Coconut puree
    • 4.Next add in water and Tamarind Water.
    • Next add Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and the required Salt
    • 6.Pressure cook for 4 whistles and in a low flame for 10 mins and switch off the flame. Wait till the pressure is released on its own and open the cooker. Mash the rice well
    • In a pan add oil once it heats up add Mustard Seeds ,Fenugreek Seeds,Hing,Curry Leaves and Dry Red Chilli prepare the seasoning. Pour it to the cooked Rice. Mix well and serve.

    Notes

    · The Rice will thicken as it cools down.
    · You can also add green peas.
    · Pairs well with just chips or any fryms.
    · It stays good for a long time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.8g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 6.9g | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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    Comments

    1. Mayuri Patel says

      April 04, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      What a healthy and filling dish Sharmila, so different from the normal khichdi I make at home. Adding raw banana, drumstick, brinjal makes it different. Bookmarking your recipe.

      Reply
    2. Preeti says

      April 04, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      Lovely starts with one pot meal.. full on veggies and nutritious meal...

      Reply
    3. Kalyani says

      April 03, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      packed with goodness and so easy to make too ! look forwward to ur BM this month ..

      Reply
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