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Kumbalanga Kadala Paruppu Kootu Curry



Kumbalanga Kadala Paruppu Kootu Curry

 This kootu is a combination of kadala parippu/split chickpeas/chana dal and ash gourd.In certain regions of Kerala this curry is part of Onam sadhya. You can also try other veggies like chayote sqash or snake gourd to make this kootu.Kadala paruppu adds a real texture to this dish.

Ingredients
Kumbalanga/Ash gourd- 2 cups (cubed)
Chana dal- 1 cup ( cooked)
Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
Coconut sliced- 1/3 cup
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Green chilly -3
Jeera/cumin- 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Dry red chilly- 2
Curry leaves- a few
Ghee/ oil- 1 tsp


Soak parippu/chana dal for an hours and cook it the dal till it is soft but do not mash it.
Note: Try cooking the parippu/dal in open pot. Cook it is soft but still retains its shape.
Cook ash gourd with turmeric, green chilly and salt. Sprinkle a little water cover and cook (do not add too much water because ash ground will shed it own water and get cooked). When it is soft and cooked add the kadala parippu/chana dal and mix well.
Make a paste of grated coconut, chilly powder and jeera. Add this into the kootu and allow to simmer for two minutes in low flame.
Heat oil/ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters add coconut slices and fry for a minute till it is slightly brown. Then add curry leaves and dry red chilly. Fry this for about one minute in medium flame and add to the curry. Serve with rice.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. Vineetha SushNovember 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Nice one..New to me .

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  2. Kaveri VenkateshNovember 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Mmm...Kootu curry is one of my favorites..like your recipe...nice click

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  3. Santosh BangarNovember 11, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    very nice to see the kottu tempting

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  4. Hamaree RasoiNovember 11, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Great looking kootu curry dear.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  5. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiNovember 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    love any curry with bits of coconut in it. this looks awesome.

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  6. aipiNovember 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Flavorful it looks ~ nice recipe Suja!
    USMasala

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  7. Sobha ShyamNovember 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    very delicious curry, i make it by adding pumpkin to kadala parippu..

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  8. KrithisKitchenNovember 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Can smell the lovely aroma of coconut and kadala paruppu combo.... mmmm..
    Krithi's Kitchen
    Event: Serve It - Savory Baked

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  9. Reshmi MaheshNovember 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Yummy looking curry...

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  10. divyaNovember 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Very delicious and tempting curry.. looks awesome :)

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  11. AmilaNovember 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    yummy!!you are making me hungry!! :)

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  12. KalyanNovember 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Just mouthwatering...the recipe looks so easy to prepare and delicious!

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  13. My Kitchen AnticsNovember 12, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    looks yum, although ive never really tried it

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  14. HamsiNovember 12, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Inviting and delish. Love this kootu very much.

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  15. hemalataNovember 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Mouthwatering kottu,looks very tasty.

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  16. Priya SreeramNovember 12, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    nice recipe - looks good

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  17. cookingvarietiesNovember 12, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    hi suja, another recipe from you which i have never seen or tasted before- would love to try out- yum yum yummy

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  18. PanchamruthamNovember 12, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    love this colorful n flavorful recipe

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  19. AminaNovember 12, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    looks delicious.. nice recipe

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  20. Treat and TrickNovember 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Great combo and awesome!

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  21. PriyankaNovember 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    The flavor sounds yummy..looks delicious too

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  22. FaseelaNovember 13, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Glad 2 follow u......please do drop at my space

    An inviting preparation

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  23. My Inspired RealityNovember 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Suja, I love your blog and visit often. I remember my Mom making this often, one of my favorites...brings back such good memories:):)

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  24. ElaichiiNovember 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Yummy and tasty curry!

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  25. AmilaNovember 13, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    tasty !!

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  26. UrmiNovember 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Mouth watering and yummy dish. Lovely presentation.

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  27. ChitraNovember 14, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    My neighbor makes this .. looks nice :)

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  28. Kaveri VenkateshNovember 14, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Hi Suja,

    Please collect an award from my space

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  29. AlpanaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Very tempting curry........nice clicks as well.

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