Kootu Curry of Yam and Chickpeas with Spiced Gongura Paneer Toss

Name: Kootu Curry of Yam and Chickpeas with Spiced Gongura Paneer Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 250 g Suran (Yam) cubed; 100 g Boiled chickpeas; 50 g Grated coconut; 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder; 200 g Paneer cubed; 50 g Gongura leaves chopped; 1 tbsp Peanut oil; 0.5 tsp Red chili powder; 0.25 tsp Salt

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 35m Cook

Primary Dish

Kootu Curry of Yam and Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 250 g Suran (Yam) cubed
• 100 g Boiled chickpeas
• 50 g Grated coconut
• 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder

Cooking Steps

Pressure cook cubed yam for 2 whistles with turmeric and water.

Blend coconut and cumin into a coarse paste using 30 ml water.

Add chickpeas and coconut paste to yam; simmer for 5 minutes.

Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves before serving.

The Perfect Pairing

Spiced Gongura Paneer Toss

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer cubed
• 50 g Gongura leaves chopped
• 1 tbsp Peanut oil
• 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

Sauté chopped gongura leaves until soft in oil.

Add paneer cubes to the pan and toss gently.

Season with chili powder and salt.

Roast on high heat for 3 minutes until paneer edges brown.