Dry roast the split green gram until a flavoursome aroma arises.
Cook the green gram in a vessel with 150ml of water, adding a pinch of turmeric powder and a few drops of oil.
Once cooked, remove from the stove and set aside.
Cook broad beans and tomatoes with salt and 50ml of water in another vessel.
Once cooked, add the split green gram and the ground ingredients to the vegetables; mix well.
Cook for a few minutes by adding water and salt if needed.
Temper mustard seeds, black gram, curry leaves, and Asafoetida, add to the kootu and Serve hot.