Avare Kaalu Kootu /Surti Lilva kootu Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
Ingredients
2 tsp urad dal,
1 tsp chana dal,
1 tbsp coriander seeds,
½ tsp black peppercorns,
½ tsp cumin seeds,
¼ tsp methi seeds,
1 tsp poppy seeds,
1 tsp white til,
5 dry red chillies
2 tbsp ghee,
1 cup avarekai,(Available in the frozen section in Indian grocery stores as Surti Papdi Lilva)
1 tbsp ground nuts,
1 tsp grated dry coconut,
½ cup freshly grated coconut,
1 med. Onion, diced,
¼ tsp turmeric powder,
½ tsp tamarind pulp,
1 tsp jaggery (Optional),
2 cloves garlic,
2 tsp oil,
½ tsp mustard seeds.
Directions
Heat little oil and roast urad dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, pepper, jeera, methi seeds, khus khus, white til and dry red chillies.
Grind to a smooth paste with freshly grated coconut, diced onion, garlic cloves, tamarind paste, jaggery (optional) and ½ cup of warm water. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pan. Roast ground nuts, kopra and avare kaalu for few minutes. Add water and cook till soft.
Add the ground paste to cooked beans and simmer for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard. Allow them to splutter. Pour it over the gravy and mix well. Serve hot with chapatti, dosa or rice.
(The gravy will be thick. Add few red chillies as we are adding pepper).
Grind to a smooth paste with freshly grated coconut, diced onion, garlic cloves, tamarind paste, jaggery (optional) and ½ cup of warm water. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pan. Roast ground nuts, kopra and avare kaalu for few minutes. Add water and cook till soft.
Add the ground paste to cooked beans and simmer for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard. Allow them to splutter. Pour it over the gravy and mix well. Serve hot with chapatti, dosa or rice.
(The gravy will be thick. Add few red chillies as we are adding pepper).
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shantihhh says :
I can't wait to try this recipe!
BTW do you or anyone have a lemon pickle recipe you make? I have so many lemons and I am wanting to make Lemon Pickles. I'd like to try a couple of recipes-yes we love HOT!
TIA
Posted on: 11 May 2009 - 11:41pm
Sarita Bhandarkar says :
Hi Shanti, I have the recipe for lemon pickle. I had prepared it a long time ago. I was actually waiting for the lemon to blend with the masala. Will take a picture and upload the recipe soon.
Posted on: 12 May 2009 - 8:00am
ifoodiee says :
Avare Kaalu Kootu /Surti Lilva kootu Recipe..thats some dish name if you have got there..:-)...Sounds nice, and I am assuming Kopra is coconut..it looks like a different and tasty dish. i guess i will just have to try it..
Posted on: 7 May 2009 - 9:49am
aparna.priya says :
Sarita, is this a Kannada recipe. i heard about this Avare Kallu Kootu/Surti livla Kootu recipe, but never got courage to try it. But, here you have made everything so simple... it seems very delicious...will surely give it a try! thanks:)
Posted on: 6 May 2009 - 12:42am
Sarita Bhandarkar says :
You are right Aparna. This is a kannada recipe. Please do try, You will really enjoy it.
Posted on: 11 May 2009 - 8:45pm
foodpsychologist says :
I would like to try the Avare Kallu Kootu/Surti livla Kootu with rice. I believe this must be from Tamilnadu right ?
Posted on: 30 April 2009 - 1:54am
veg foodie says :
Sounds delicious... which state's specialty is this Sarita?
Though the ingredients are quite a counter-full, the method seems easy... the gravy looks so nice and spicy... I'm gonna try this!! thanks :)
Posted on: 30 April 2009 - 12:09am
