Kootu
कूट्टू · కూట్టు
A Tamil semi-thick dish of vegetables (bottle gourd, chow chow or spinach) simmered with moong or toor dal and a mild coconut-cumin paste. High in fiber and plant protein.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Load it with non-starchy vegetables and keep the dal generous for protein; this is an excellent low-GI side with millet or whole-grain rice.
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