Podi Podicha Pulinkari was one of the best kept secrets of Palakkad. At least until the internet became a force. What sets it apart from other ‘kootans’ (wet main dishes to be mixed with rice) is that it has no lentils or coconut. This is indeed a rarity in Kerala cuisine. It is a simple…
Category: Main Dishes
Keerai Mulakootal (Spinach & Lentils, Palak Dal)
Mulakootal is an iconic Palakkad (district of Kerala, India) dish. I know of no Palakkadian who does not relish a mulakootal. There are several types of mulakootals. The one presented here is made with spinach. But you can use any greens. This is a bland dish that pairs excellently with steamed rice or Indian breads….
Unda Mor Kootan (Lentil Dumplings In A Yogurt Base)
A couple of years ago, I ran a series of kadhi (yogurt based dishes) from different parts of the country. I was amazed at the number of kadhis in India. All of them are broadly similar in the method of preparation – use a vegetable or dumpling in a curd base – but differed widely…
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