RAJM KOOTU

INGREDIENTS: 

1. Rajma                                    -  1 cup
2. Toor dal                                 -  1 cup
3. Green chillies finely chopped   -  2 nos
4. Onion finely chopped              -  1 nos
5. Tomato finely chopped           -  1nos
6. Salt to taste
7. Turmeric                                - a pinch

FOR KOOTU POWDER:

1. Black pepper               -  1/2 tsp
2. Cumin seeds                -  1/2 tsp
3. Coriander seeds           -  1/2 tsp
4. Dry coconut powder     -  1/2 tsp

FOR TEMPERING:

1. Oil                    -  2 tbsp
2. Mustard seeds  -  1/4 tsp

METHOD: 

• For kootu powder fry black pepper,cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a pan and allow to cool.
• Grind all three fried ingredients and coconut powder keep a side.
• Soak rajma for 5 hours.
• Cook soaked rajma and toor dal in cooker.
• In a pan heat oil add mustard seeds allow to splutter.
• Add onions and green chillies fry till light brown.
• Add tomatoes cook till it becomes soft.
• Now add coked dal, kootu powder salt and turmeric powder to it, cook for 15 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with rice or roti