Raw Tomato Dal (Kootu)

Raw Tomato Dal (Kootu) is a recipe made by combining a coconut based paste with cooked dal. Variations to dal are native to various parts of India, this one is a variation from Southern India.

The recipes of Panchmel Dal, Dal Makhani and Split Moong Dal Pakora Curry – Taazi Mangori are some recipes of dal from different parts of India.

As I rambled in coconut rice post, when in Rome behave like Romans, so when my partner was another South Indian I choose to expand my skills with another of their delicacy.

What I love about South-Indian cuisine is use of minimum oil & plenty of veggies. I chose Raw Tomato Dal as I thought it will go well with Coconut Rice. If I erred in combining the 2 then please excuse me women.

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Raw Tomato Dal (Kootu)

Raw Tomato Dal (Kootu) is a recipe made by combining a coconut based paste with cooked dal. Variations to dal are native to various parts of India, this one is a variation from Southern India.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Quick & Easy

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

for the dal (kootu)

• 4-5 raw tomatoes
• 1 cup split moong dal
• 1 tsp mustard seeds rai
• 5-6 curry leaves kadhi patta
• a pinch asafetida hing

for masala paste

• 1 tsp coriander powder dhania powder
• 1-2 red chilies
• ½ tsp chana dal
• ½ tsp urad dal
• 1-2 tsp grated coconut
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

for the masala paste

• Heat few drops of oil in a wok & roast masala ingredients except coconut.
• Once cool, grind to a fine paste along with coconut. Add water if required.Heat oil in a pan & add mustard seeds, curry leaves & asafoetida.

for the dal

• Pressure cook the dal with salt.
• Slice each tomato into 8 pieces & add in the pan. Add salt & allow tomatoes to cook.
• Now add dal & masala paste. Adjust salt if required.
• Adjust consistency as required. I made it little thinner as we were going to have it with Coconut Rice.

It was a lovely combination of Raw Tomato Dal & Coconut Rice. Thank you ladies for introducing me to such lovely dishes.