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    Home » Kootu Varieties » Green Tomato Kootu | Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut

    Green Tomato Kootu | Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut

    Posted on October 28, 2017 · Last Updated on March 30, 2022 · By Srividhya G · 2 Comments

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    All we need after the delicious Diwali goodies is the simple food. Today I am going to share a very easy recipe. It is the Green Tomato Kootu or the Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut, or Thakkali Kai Kootu as we say in Tamil.  It’s a simple kootu prepared with green/raw tomatoes, moong dal and with fresh ground coconut masala. Wondering what makes this kootu special? Read on to find out why it’s unique and also for the step by step picture recipe.

    Green Tomato Kootu or Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut served in a bowl

    I have been regularly sharing tomatoes recipe like tomato rice, tomato kurma and tomato thokku. Now it’s time for some green tomato recipes. 

    Green Tomato Kootu

    On hectic days when I have limited time, I opt for kootu. You can serve kootu as a side or pair it up with rice and papad or chips. This gravy curry made with veggie and lentils undoubtedly provides some dosage of protein and vegetables. And preparing this kootu isn’t tricky either.

    All you need is some proper planning. If you have the veggie and moong dal cooked, this can be put together in less than 20 minutes., For this green tomato kootu, you just need to prepare the moong dal, and you can cook it well ahead as well.

    So what makes this kootu special? It is the sautéed onion that we add in the end. Yes, sautéing onion separately and including it in the end not only adds excellent flavor but also gives that subtle crunchiness to this kootu. Also, the addition of onion makes it a perfect pair for chapati/roti too.

    As I mentioned in my green tomato paruppu usili post, having tomato plants in your backyard is such a boon. You can pluck at different stages as required for the recipe. Look at these beauties below. :-)  

    Green Tomatoes looking fresh and inviting

    Here comes the delicious Green Tomato Kootu Recipe.

    Green Tomato Kootu | Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut Recipe

    A simple kootu prepared with green/raw tomatoes and moong dal simmered in fresh ground coconut masala and topped with sauteed onion.

    Simple Green Tomato Kootu or Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut recipe with two different towels on each side

    Ingredients:

    • Chopped Green Tomatoes – 2 cups
    • Moong Dal / Yellow Split Peas – ½ cup
    • Chopped Onion – ½ cup
    • Curry Leaves – 5 to 6 leaves
    • Chopped Cilantro – 2 tbsps
    • Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
    • Salt – 1.5 tsp
    • Water – 1.5 cups
    • For Grinding:
    • Grated Coconut – ½ cup
    • Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Dried Red Chili – 3
    • Water – 3 to 4 tbsps
    • For Tempering:
    • Oil – 2 tsps + 1 tsp
    • Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
    • Channa Dal – ½ tsp
    • Urad Dal – ½ tsp
    • Hing – ½ tsp

    Prep Work:

    • Chop all the vegetables and set aside.
    • If using frozen coconut, then thaw them and make sure it is at room temperature. If not grate about a ½ cup of coconut and set aside.
    • Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, and red chilies together by adding 3 to 4 tbsps. of water.
    • Pressure cook the moong dal by adding 1.5 cups of water for three whistles. Let the pressure drop and mash the dal.

    Steps:

    • Heat a kadai or pan and add two tsps of oil.

    Adding mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, hing and curry leaves

    • When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, hing and curry leaves.
    • When the mustard seeds splutter, add the chopped green tomatoes and turmeric powder.

    Adding the chopped green tomatoes and turmeric powder

    • Mix it well and cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

    Mixing the ingredients

    • Remove the lid and add salt and mix again.

    Adding salt and mixing again

    • Then add the ground coconut paste, mashed moong dal, and mix.

    Adding the ground coconut paste, mashed moong dal and mixing

    • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.

    Reducing the heat to low and simmering

    • Heat a separate kadai and add one tsp of oil.

    Adding the chopped onion

    • When the oil is hot add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn brown.
    • Now add this onion and chopped cilantro to the kootu. Mix well and serve warm with rice or roti.

    Adding onion and chopped cilantro to the kootu

    Notes:

    • You can sauté and add the onion just before serving.
    • Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference and also as per the sourness of the raw tomatoes.
    • If you turmeric while cooking moong dal, you can avoid adding to the tomatoes. But no harm in adding extra turmeric.
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    Green Tomato Kootu | Raw Tomato Gravy with Coconut

    A simple kootu prepared with green/raw tomatoes and moong dal simmered in fresh ground coconut masala and topped with sauteed onion.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Kootu Varieties, sides
    Cuisine: South Indian, TamilNadu
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Chopped Green Tomatoes
    • ½ cup Moong Dal / Yellow Split Peas
    • ½ cup Chopped Onion
    • 5-6 Curry Leaves
    • 2 tbsps Chopped Cilantro
    • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1.5 tsp Salt
    • 1.5 cups Water

    For Grinding

    • ½ cup Grated Coconut
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 3 Dried Red Chili
    • 3-4 tbsps Water

    For Tempering

    • 2 tsps Oil + 1 tsp
    • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ½ tsp Channa Dal
    • ½ tsp Urad Dal
    • ½ tsp Hing

    Instructions

    Prep - Work

    • Chop all the vegetables and set aside.
    • If using frozen coconut, then thaw them and make sure it is at room temperature. If not grate about a ½ cup of coconut and set aside.
    • Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, and red chilies together by adding 3 to 4 tbsps. of water.
    • Pressure cook the moong dal by adding 1.5 cups of water for three whistles. Let the pressure drop and mash the dal.
    • Heat a kadai or pan and add two tsps of oil.
    • When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, hing and curry leaves.
    • When the mustard seeds splutter, add the chopped green tomatoes and turmeric powder.
    • Mix it well and cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Remove the lid and add salt and mix again.
    • Then add the ground coconut paste, mashed moong dal, and mix.
    • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
    • Heat a separate kadai and add one tsp of oil.
    • When the oil is hot add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn brown.
    • Now add this onion and chopped cilantro to the kootu. Mix well and serve warm with rice or roti.

    Notes

    • You can sauté and add the onion just before serving.
    • Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference and also as per the sourness of the raw tomatoes.
    • If you turmeric while cooking moong dal, you can avoid adding to the tomatoes. But no harm in adding extra turmeric.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    1. Helena says

      April 26, 2020 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      This is one of the most unique kootu recipes that I’ve seen!

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      • Srividhya G says

        April 27, 2020 at 10:50 am

        :-) Thanks

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