Chana dal chutney

 Chana dal chutney 

Chana dal chutney is simple, easy and spicy condiment. It is prepared by roasting and grinding chana dal and coconut powder along with other spices.  

Ingredients -

3 tbsp chana dal

1/4 cup coconut powder

1 dry red chilli

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp flax seeds

To taste salt

1 tsp ginger 

1 tsp tamarind pulp

3/4 cup water

For tempering -

1 tsp cooking oil

1/2 tsp white urad dal

1/2 tsp mustard seeds 

Method - 

1. Dry roast chana dal on high flame till golden. 

2. Add coconut powder, dry red chilli, cumin seeds and roast for 2-3 minutes on medium slow flame.  

3. Add flax seeds and roast for 1-2 minute. Switch off the flame.  

4. Let it cool completely. 

5. Add the cooled mixture in mixer jar. Add ginger, tamarind paste and add water little by little. 

6. Grind it to a smooth paste. Add salt and grind again. 

7. Grind till you reach the desired consistency. 

8. For tempering - heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, white urad dal and let it fry till golden on slow flame.  

9. Remove chutney in the bowl. Add this tempering to the chutney. 

10. Mix well.  

11. Chana dal chutney is ready. 

12. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with dosa, idli, uttapam or any South Indian cuisines. 

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