First, dry roast the horse gram until it changes color. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds,and peppercorns. Once it pops up add the onions, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves one by one. Add some salt and saute till the onions are transparent.

Now add the tomatoes. Cook till it gets mushy.

Switch off the flame. Cool down. First, Blend roasted horse gram finely. Then add the tomato mixture to the jar and grind them altogether nicely adding some water to it.

Benefits:

~ Contains low fat & carbohydrates
~ Less in sodium
~ Good for diabetes
~ Aids in weight loss
~ Rich in calcium, phosphorus & protein
~ Used to treat kidney stones
~ Helps to fight fever & cold
~ Helps women in regulating menstrual cycle

Highlights:

》Requires less time
》Easily available ingredients
》Simple to cook
》Tasty and also healthy
》Can be served for a variety of dishes.

To Temper - heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves and hing. Tranfer to the blended Kollu chutney. Now ready to serve with dosai/ idli.