Kollu (horse gram) puttu

Kollu (horse gram) puttu 

Ingredients (serves 2-3 persons) 

Boiled kollu – 1 cup

Green chilli – 1 to 2 (as per taste)
Garlic pods – 2 to 3 medium size
Salt - to taste 

Seasoning 
Cooking Oil - 1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Asafoetida - one pinch

Curry leaves - few

Preparation
Boil ¾ cup of kollu (which will become 1 cup after boiling) in a pressure cooker.

It is good to pressure cook the kollu at the time of cooking rice in a separate bowl.

Method 

In a pan heat some oil and add the ingredients mentioned for seasoning. Add green chilli and garlic pods to seasoning and sauté for few seconds. Add boiled kollu and sauté for few seconds. Cool to room temperature.

Grind the mixture along with some salt using wiper mode. Now the puttu is ready to serve.

Continuous grinding will mash the ingredients which will not give good look and taste.

Health Benefits 

Kollu helps to reduce weight and gives strength to the body.

Tips

Kollu puttu is a good side dish for kollu rasam. The method of preparation is available separately.