Coconut Green grams

Ingredients

1.     ½ can Coconut milk

2.     1 cup of green grams

3.     1 red onion

4.     1 Green pepper

5.     A spoonful ginger and garlic paste

6.     Vegetable oil

7.     Salt and pepper to taste.

8.     Dhania  (also called Cilantro)

9.     Tomato paste or puree.

Method

1.     Soak the green grams in water for half an hour then boil till tender. Set aside.

2.     Chop the red onion, green peppers, and prepare the tomato puree (you can also buy ready paste for cooking). To prepare tomato puree, dip tomatoes in hot water for 30 seconds, then peel and blend. Another way is to grate the tomatoes using a grater with the appropriate side. Set each of these aside separately.

3.     Fry the onion in the vegetable oil till golden brown.

4.     Add the garlic and ginger paste and green chillies. Cook for another minute.

5.     Add in the tomato paste or puree and cook for 3 minutes.

6.     Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.

7.     Add in the ndengu and boil for 5 to 10 minutes in medium - low heat.

8.     Remove from heat and add the chopped dhania.

9.     Serve with Rice or chapati.