Thakkali Kai Kootu-Green Tomato Kootu Recipe

Thakkali Kai kootu Recipe

Prep time – under 15 min
Cook time – under 15 min
Serves -4

Ingredients needed

Raw tomatoes or green tomatoes – 1/2 kg (500 grams)
Tur dal – 1/3 cup
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Salt as required

Fry and grind

Oil – 1 tsp
Bengal gram (kadalai paruppu) – 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
Red chillies – 4-5
Raw rice – 1/2 tsp (used for thickening)
Grated coconut – 1/4 cup

For the seasoning

Oil -1 tsp
Mustard – 1 tsp
Hing – a pinch
Red chilli – 1
Curry leaves- few

Preparation

Cut each tomato into 8 pieces and keep it aside.

Pressure cook dal with a pinch of turmeric powder till soft. Mash it well.

Method

Then add the grounded paste, cooked dal and bring it to boil.

Season with the ingredients mentioned under seasoning. Check for salt.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.