Kootu Curry with Yam and Raw Banana with Spiced Paneer Podimas

Name: Kootu Curry with Yam and Raw Banana with Spiced Paneer Podimas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 200 g Elephant foot yam cubed; 150 g Raw banana cubed; 50 g Grated coconut; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 100 ml Water; 1 tsp Coconut oil; 200 g Paneer crumbled; 1 large Onion finely chopped; 2 Green chilies; 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 5 Curry leaves

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 30m Cook

Primary Dish

Kootu Curry with Yam and Raw Banana

Ingredients

• 200 g Elephant foot yam cubed
• 150 g Raw banana cubed
• 50 g Grated coconut
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 100 ml Water
• 1 tsp Coconut oil

Cooking Steps

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

Blend coconut and cumin into a coarse paste.

Add paste to cooked vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes.

Drizzle coconut oil and stir well before serving.

The Perfect Pairing

Spiced Paneer Podimas

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer crumbled
• 1 large Onion finely chopped
• 2 Green chilies
• 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 5 Curry leaves

Cooking Steps

Heat pan, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.

Sauté onions and green chilies until translucent.

Add crumbled paneer and cook on high heat for 3 minutes.

Season with salt and toss until slightly golden.