RAW TOMATO KOOTTU, how to make a green tomato and lentil gravy

This koottu is an Andhra style koottu...
it is tangy and tasty, goes very well with rotis too.
Please check my other koottu varieties here
*One cup of Green tomatoes gives 42 grams of Vitamin C.
*Strengthens our immune system , so that the body will be fit enough to fight colds, flu etc
*Protects the health of teeth, gums, bones and skin
*Healthy source of Fiber, on which our intestinal and digestive systems rely on.
*Same amount of Beta Carotene which is present in Red tomatoes, is present here too.
*Contains protein, phosphorous, magnesium and Vitamin K.
and split moong is so versatile, rich in vitamins and minerals.
So, when these two are paired, is there anything lacking???

Ingredients

Raw tomatoes - 3

Ripe tomato - 1

Onion - 1

Green chillies - 2, slit

Sambar powder - 1 tsp

Split moong dhal - 1/2 cup

Grated coconut - 2 tbsps

Salt to taste

To Season

Coconut oil - 3 tsps

Hing powder - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Jeera - 1 tsp

Broken urad - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander for garnishing

Recipe cuisine: South Indian; Category: Lunch/side/dinner

Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 15 mts

Serves 3

Soak moong in hot water for half an hour, pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. It needn't become mushy.

Heat coconut oil in a pan, add hing powder, mustard, urad and jeera

Add turmeric powder too

Now the chopped onions and slit green chillies

After the onions become translucent, add chopped ripe tomatoes and sambar powder

Then add the chopped green tomatoes

Pour water till the veggies are immersed, let it cook on medium flames

Salt to taste

Let it cook

Water level has decreased now, tomatoes are cooked by now

Now add the cooked moong

Grated coconut, mix well.

Extremely tasty, slightly tangy, goes very well with rotis or poories too.

This post first appeared in www.malpatskitchen.com

Notes

*Garlic can be added too..2-3 pods...

*Can be made as a pressure cooker recipe too, sauteeing everything in pressure pan, and add soaked moong dhal, and cook for 3 whistles

Categories: Koottu Varieties, Side dishes for rotis & poories