Ash gourd kootu is a gravy made out of ash gourd, coconut and split chick pea. This gravy famous in the states of Tamilnadu and Kerala is served as an accompaniment for Sāmbhar and Kuzhambu rice.
Ingredients:
Ash gourd (cubed) -2cups
Split chick pea -3tsps
Grated coconut -1/2cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
Cumin seeds -1tsp
Mustard seeds -1tsp
Red chillies -2
Curry leaves -few
Salt and oil - as required
Method:
Grind the red chillies and coconut to a course paste without adding water. Keep it aside.
Soak the split chick pea in water for nearly an hour. In the meantime skin and cube the ash gourd. Place it in a thick bottomed pan along with the soaked split chick pea, turmeric powder, salt and one cup of water. Cook till the vegetable becomes tender. Add the ground coconut paste, sugar and curry leaves. Cook for few seconds till everything is blended well. Garnish with mustard seeds fried in little oil.
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