Tomato Kootu


Tomatoes			4-5 (big ones)
Split green gram dal(mung)	1/3 cup
Cumin seeds			1 1/2 tsp
Green chillies			2 nos
Fresh coconut(grated)		1-2 tsp (optional)
curry leaves			10-12 
Turmeric powder			1/4 tsp
Asafoetida			1/4 tsp			
Oil				1 tbsp
Split black gram dal(urad)	1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds			1/4 tsp
Salt 				To taste

  1. Cut the tomatoes into four and keep in the microwave for 6 minutes. When cool remove the skin. (Alternatively you can add the whole tomatoes to boiling water and leave it for 5-7 minutes. Once the skin becomes soft, peel it off and keep aside.
  2. Boil the green gram dal in 2 cups of water. Once it is soft, drain the water and keep aside.
  3. Grind cumin seeds, green chillies, coconut and 2-3 curry leaves as a paste.
  4. Take a vessel and add the peeled tomatoes, turmeric, salt and pinched curry leaves.
  5. Let it boil for 7-8 minutes. Add the boiled dal and the ground paste.
  6. Mix well, reduce the flame and boil for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add cumin 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds, split black gram, 3-4 curry leaves and asafoetida. Once the dal starts to change its color, remove it from fire.
  8. Add this seasoning to the tomato kootu and serve it with rice and sambar. 
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