heat a tsp oil in a seasoning pan on medium heat
Once the oil is hot add chana dal, pepper, and coriander seeds, after few seconds add red chillies
fry it until the dals turn golden brown. Then turn off the heat
Grind the masala along with coconut, and little water to a coarse consistency
once the cooker is cooled completely, add salt, masala paste, and add some water to this cooked ingredients. mix it well.
add tamarind extract, and jaggery as well.
mix it well and let it boil on medium or medium low heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Then turn off the heat.
Heat the oil in a ladle on medium heat, once hot add hing, mustard seeds, after it sputters add curry leaves and turn off the heat
add this seasoning to the kootu and it is ready to serve with rice.