Watermelon Rind Kootu

Ingredients

To Grind

Urad dal whole.  -     1/4 tsp
Coriander seeds. -     1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds-      1/8 tsp
Red Chilli.         -      1
Cumin seeds.     -       1/2 tsp
Shredded coconut-     2 tsp
Coconut oil.      -        1 tsp

Watermelon rind.  -  1 cup
Moong dal.           -   1/4 cup
Tomato.                -   1
Turmeric Powder -    1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds.     -    1/4 tsp
Asafietida powder-    1/4 tsp
Half urad dal.      -     1/2 tsp
Coconut oil.        -     1 tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

In a pan add oil.  When the oil is hot add things to grind except cumin seeds and shredded coconut.   When the dal become golden brown add shredded coconut and sauté for few seconds and switch off the flame.   Grind everything adding cumin seeds and water to a coarse paste.

In a pressure cooker add the chopped water melon rinds, moong dal, turmeric, chopped tomato and water.  Cook it for 3 whistles.

In a pan add coconut oil. When the oil is hot add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds crackle add curry leaves and the cooked water melon rind, Salt, tomato, moong dal and ground paste.  Bring it to a boil and switch off the flame.  Garnish it with coriander leaves.