Poricha Kootaan

Poricha Kuzhambu better known as Porichozhambu in the Palakkad circles is a tangy tamarind and vegetables based dish served with steamed white rice. It is another variation of the PITLAI  Naadan vegetables like brinjals, raw bananas, yam, ash gourd broad beans (Avarakkai) are generally used. You can also used carrots, potatoes and peas in addition to the above mentioned vegetables. So if you are bored of having Sambar every other day for lunch, try is variation.

Cook Vaazhakaai, Brinjal in Tamarind water, with Manja Podi & Salt. Cube cooked Chepankizhangu & add to the Puli Thanni. Add cooked Thatta Payaru. Saute Perungayam, Red Chillies, few Kurumilagus, Urad Dhal & finally Grated Coconut and grind to a fine paste. Add this to the Kootaan. Temper with Kadugu and garnish with Curry Leaves