Cucumber kootu

Ingredients :

1 large cucumber
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
Handful of chana dal ( kadala paruppu )
Salt as per taste
Cilantro leaves for garnishing
Water for cooking

For grinding :

1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 red chillies
1 tbsp jeera
4-5 fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp chana dal

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal

Method :

* Peel the skin and cut the cucumber into medium chunks
* Soak the chana dal for 10 mins
* Heat a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Chop the onion and tomato into small pieces
* Add the onion , salt and fry till brown
* Add the tomato and cook till done
* Add the cucumber and water to cook and the dal
* Cover and let it cook till dal and vege is done
* Meanwhile roast and grind the items for grinding
* When the vege is cooked , add the grinded powder and let it boil
* After 2-3 mins add the cilantro leaves and remove from heat
* Serve hot with Rice !!