Appalam kootu
If you are out of veggies, appalam kootu is a protein-rich tasty rice accompaniment/side dish.
WHAT KIND OF DAL SHOULD I USE FOR appalam paruppu kootu?
kadala paruppu goes well with appalam flavor. In our home, I prefer using a combination of toor dal and chana dal. You can use moong dal like my other kootu varieties.
Can I skip onion and garlic
they are optional but give good flavor to the kootu
the number of whistles
adjusts according to your dal. Always do natural pressure release.
CAN I SKIP ASOFEOTIDA?
Asofeotida enhances kootu flavors and it is good for digestion so I prefer adding it. You can adjust the Asofeotida quantity according to your choice.
Should I deep fry appalam?
you can deep fry or microwave appalam. Avoid roasting appalam in direct fire as texture might vary.
WHAT IS THE BEST COMBO FOR appala paruppu KOOTU?
It tastes best as a rice accompaniment when paired with potato roast, and raw banana roast. It also goes well as a side for tamarind-based kuzhambu variety and rasam variety.
CAN I USE ANY OTHER OIL for lentil papaf dal?
I always prefer coconut oil for coconut-based recipes and sesame oil for tamarind-based recipes. you can use the oil of your choice.
Can I make one-pot appalam kootu?
Adding appalam at the beginning might turn fully mushy so cook the way i did
CAN I INCREASE CHILLI and skip sambar powder
Adjust the spicy according to your taste. For the papad kootu video recipe in Tamil
Kootu recipes in TMF
Chana dal recipes
Pressure cooker-based recipes in TMF
Ingredients
Pressure cook dal
1/4 cup chana dal 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 garlic 1/4 cup onion 3/4 cup of water 1/4 cup tomato
kootu
2 urad dal appalam required salt 3/4 cup water coriander and curry leaves
to grind
2 tablespoon coconut 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds little water 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon sambar powder small piece of ginger and green chilli
to temper
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
How to make appala kootu with step-by-step pictures
Pressure cook dal
Firstly wash chana dal with enough water
Add water, and soak for 1 hour
transfer to the cooker. Furthermore add onion, tomato, garlic, turmeric powder, and water
Pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute
To grind
Add coconut, sambar powder, fennel seeds, green chilli, ginger, cumin seeds, and little water and grind into a smooth mixture; keep aside
appalam paruppu kootu
Mix the cooked dal
furthermore add ground mixture, water, and salt; mix well and boil for 4 minutes
Add coriander and curry leaves; mix well
Break into big pieces and microwave 2 appalam
add and boil for 3 minutes
to temper
Add coconut oil and turn on the stove to medium flame
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter
Furthermore, add asafoetida and mix well
Turn off the stove. Transfer to the kootu
