Thiruvathirai Ezhu Curry Kootu is a dish made during the Thiruvathirai festival celebrated in the months of December & January in South India, in honour of Lord Shiva.This is a savoury dish, which is made out of a combination of 7 native vegetables found in that particular state. IngredientsKootu Paste1/4 cup raw banana1/4 cup red pumpkin1/4 cup suran1/4 cup arbi1/4 cup avarakkai1/3 cup val1/4 cup sweet potatoTamarind dissolved in waterPinch of turmericSalt to tasteOilMustard SeedsPinch of asafoetidaFew curry leaves1 tbsp grated coconutAlso learn how to make a sweet dish made on the same festival know as Thiruvathirai Kali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNd8nceKLRoAnd many more recipes on http://www.youtube.com/IndiafoodnetworkTry this recipe today and give us your feedback! Like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/indiafoodnetworkFollow us on twitter @infoodnetwork