Week 10 - Chow Chow kootu

Recipe from onehotstove blog

Method

    1. Make a thick paste of

         1 tsp. mustard seeds
        5-6 peppercorns
        8-10 fenugreek seeds
        2 tbsp. coriander seeds
        3 tbsp. fresh/frozen grated coconut

    2. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp. oil. Temper it with

        ¹⁄₂ tsp. mustard seeds
        ¹⁄₂ tsp. turmeric
        ¹⁄₂ tsp. red chilli powder
        Pinch of asafetida
        Sprig of curry leaves

    3. Add the following vegetables (or other vegetables that you have on hand) and saute well

        1 large carrot, diced
        2 Japanese eggplants, diced
        1 large potato, diced

    4. Add salt to taste, a little water and cover and cook the vegetables until they are barely tender.

    5. Stir in

        1 tsp. tamarind paste
        2 tsp. tomato pickle 
        Ground spice paste

    6. Cook for a few more minutes.