- Kathrikai (Big)..............................1
- Chana Dhal.................................1/2 cup
- Red Chili.....................................3
- Urad Dhal....................................2tbsp
- Grated Coconut...........................1cup
- Tamarind Paste.............................1tsp
- Salt to Taste
- Mustard Seeds.............................1tsp
- Curry Leaves...............................few
Method
- Heat a pan with little oil, add chili and urad dhal. When the dhal becomes golden remove and grind with coconut and keep.
- Wash the kathrikai and cut into pieces. Boil water. add kathrikai, chana dhal, salt and turmeric powder.
- When kathrikai is cooked add the coconut paste and let it boil only once.
- Heat a pan add 2tbsp of coconut, mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves. When the mustard seeds crackle add to the koottu.