- 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.
 
