Ridge Gourd Kootu
Enjoy a wholesome and comforting Ridge Gourd Kootu made with tender peerkangai, turai, beerakaya, heerekai simmered in a mildly spiced moong dal base. This nourishing South Indian dish, infused with coconut, cumin, and tempered spices, is perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner when paired with rice or chapati.
Description
Ridge Gourd Kootu (Peerkangai Kootu)
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA data using ridge gourd, moong dal, roasted gram, and tempering ingredients.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1½ cups ridge gourd, peeled & cubed
- 2 Tbsp moong dal
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp roasted gram (pottukadalai)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp whole black pepper
- 1 Tbsp oil / ghee
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves & pinch hing
- Fresh cilantro to garnish
🍽️ Instructions
- Pressure-cook moong dal, ridge gourd, turmeric, salt & 1 cup water for 3 whistles (or 8 mins IP, NPR).
- Grind roasted gram, cumin & pepper with a splash of water to a smooth paste.
- Add paste to cooked dal-gourd mix; simmer 5 mins, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Heat oil/ghee; splutter mustard, add curry leaves & hing. Pour tempering over kootu.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice, chapati or millet.
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data.
Ingredients List
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Ridge gourd – 1½ cups, peeled & cubed
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Moong dal – 2 Tbsp
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Turmeric powder – ⅛ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – 1 cup
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Roasted gram (pottukadalai) – 2 tsp
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Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
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Whole black pepper – 1 tsp
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Oil / ghee – 1 Tbsp
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Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
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Curry leaves – 1 sprig
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Hing – pinch
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Fresh cilantro – for garnish
Additional information
| calories | 60-80 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 5-10 |
| Cooking Method | Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Fat | 2-4 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild, Spicy |
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