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Broccoli Rabe Kootu-South Indian Version

Updated: April 20, 2022 / Posted: November 26, 2013 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

Recipe

An Indian version of Broccoli rabe with lentils is Broccoli Rabe kootu. High in protein content and nutrients because of lentil added. And this recipe vegan as well.

Customizing the available vegetable resulted in 'Broccoli Rabe kootu'. While selecting the broccoli rabe, always go for tender stems. As thicker the stems, more bitter they are.

'Broccoli rabe' alias 'Rapini' is a green leafy vegetable, with the buds resembling broccoli florets. But these buds will not grow further to become full-sized broccoli. They have a slight bitter taste.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu-South Indian Version

While cleaning the leaves, I use to remove the stems and thicker veins as well. This recipe requires 2 tomatoes to compensate for the bitterness.

Moong dal gets done in moments when pressured cooked. You know your pressure cooker more, So cook it accordingly. My pressure cooker needs 2 whistles to get it done perfectly. Making kootu in the pressure cooker is easier, required no multiple vessels and done in minutes.

You may also interested in Keerai Kootu, Chow Chow kootu, or Butternut Squash kootu.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu-South Indian Version

How to make

Broccoli Rabe Kootu, steps and procedures

1. Wash and clean broccoli rabe. Remove thicker stems and select only green leaves.
2. In the pressure cooker, add a teaspoon of cooking oil, followed by mustard seeds and urad dal. Wait for the mustard seeds to get crackled. Then add chopped onion, saute it till it becomes soft.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu, steps and procedures

3. Then add chopped tomatoes and saute for another couple of minutes.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu, steps and procedures

4. Add washed and cleaned moong dal with a cup of water. Add salt and turmeric powder. Close the lid and allow it to cook for 2 whistles. After 7-8 minutes remove the lid, add grated coconut and slightly mash with the ladle and transfer it to the serving pan.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu is perfect to be served with sambar or rasam rice.

Broccoli Rabe Kootu-South Indian Version

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Broccoli Rabe Kootu-South Indian Version

Broccoli Rabe kootu

Indian version of Broccoli rabe with lentils is Broccoli Rabe kootu. High in protein content and nutrients because of lentil added. And this recipe vegan as well.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup broccoli rabe
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal /skinless black gram
  • ½ onion
  • 2 tomato
  • ½ cup moong dal / split moong bean-rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt or as required
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 tablespoon coconut grated

Instructions

  • Wash and clean broccoli rabe. Remove thicker stems and select only green leaves.
  • In the pressure cooker, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil, black mustard seeds, and urad dal.
  • Wait for the mustard seeds to crackle. Then add chopped onion, saute it till it becomes soft.
  • Next add chopped tomatoes and saute for another couple of minutes.
  • Add rinsed moong dal with a cup of water, salt, and turmeric powder.
  • Seal the lid and allow it to cook for 2 whistles.
  • Allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Then remove the lid, add grated coconut.
  • And slightly smash with the back of ladle and transfer it to the serving bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2175IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Broccoli Rabe kootu
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Tips and Variations:
Add more tomatoes, if you do not wish its litter bitterness.

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Comments

  1. Linsy Patel

    November 26, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I love moong dal too, you can add any greens in it and comes out tasty. I love broccoli rabe. love the bitterness of it, yummy dish

    Reply
  2. Gayathri Ramanan

    November 26, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I haven't tasted that rabi before....kootu looks so good with green color..nice presentation...love that fruit shaped prop over there...

    Reply
  3. Manjula Bharath

    November 26, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    wow thats an delicious way to use rabe in south indian dish 🙂 looks super inviting and super yummy !!

    Reply
  4. Preeti Tamilarasan

    November 27, 2013 at 10:47 am

    u should really try food styling related work suja 🙂 you are doing a good job..

    Reply
  5. Yes Cook

    November 27, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Wow. Fusion cooking at its best. I have never heard or seen broccoli rabe. Very interesting. Lovely clicks.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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