Kootu Curry (Kerala Style) with Chettinad Paneer Varuval

Name: Kootu Curry (Kerala Style) with Chettinad Paneer Varuval
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 200 g Elephant foot yam cubed; 100 g Black chickpeas boiled; 50 g Grated coconut; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 200 ml Water; 250 g Paneer cubed; 1 tbsp Fennel seeds; 0.5 tsp Black pepper powder; 100 g Sliced shallots; 10 ml Coconut oil

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 35m Cook

Primary Dish

Kootu Curry (Kerala Style)

Ingredients

• 200 g Elephant foot yam cubed
• 100 g Black chickpeas boiled
• 50 g Grated coconut
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 200 ml Water

Cooking Steps

Pressure cook yam and chickpeas with turmeric and salt.

Grind coconut and cumin to a coarse paste.

Add paste to cooked vegetables and simmer until thickened.

The Perfect Pairing

Chettinad Paneer Varuval

Ingredients

• 250 g Paneer cubed
• 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper powder
• 100 g Sliced shallots
• 10 ml Coconut oil

Cooking Steps

Heat oil and sauté fennel seeds with shallots.

Add paneer cubes and fry until golden brown.

Toss with pepper powder and salt, then serve.