Ezhukari Kootu

Ezhukari Kootu or Thiruvadirai kootu is prepared in Tamil Nadu during the auspicious celebration of Thirvathirai, a festival celebrated in praise of Lord Shiva for creating this universe approximately 130 trillion years ago. This kootu is traditionally served with Thiruvathirai/ Thiruvadirai Kazhi (kali) - a sweet dish made from rice, moong dal and jaggery.

Kootu is a specialized stew from Tamil Nadu that incorporates almost any vegetable and includes dal and fresh kootu powder. The Ezhukari Kootu is a fine way to include the goodness of multiple vegetables into our diet. While the kootu is rich in itself, ...