Vanpayar Kootukari - Kerala Special

Vanpayar Kootukari

ingredients
3 tbsp grated coconut / dessicated coconut
3 shallots
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 green chilli
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp water
curry leaves
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1cup red kidney beans / 400g canned one
1 plantain ( cut into small cubes)
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp coconut oil / veg oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 dried red chilli
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Chopped coconut pieces(optional)
Salt to taste
Curry leaves
Method
Coarsely grind  first seven ingredients & keep aside.
Soak kidney beans overnight & pressure cook.
 If you are using canned, drain the water & keep aside.
Wash, peel & cut plantain in small cubes.
Cook for 10-15 mn in salt ,water & tumeric.
When cooked, add cooked beans & coarsely grinded mixture.
Cover & cook for a few minuites.
When dried, remove from fire.
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Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds.
Add curry leaves, red chilli & chopped coconut.
When light brown add to the kootukari.
Garnish with curry leaves & cumin powder.
Serve with rice or any other Indian bread .