Roasted Gram Dal Chutney

I always try out different chutneys mostly to avoid the use of coconut which is a big NO when you wanna watch your weight. Tomato and onion chutney, pudina, tur dal, roasted gram dal are all healthier options. Below mentioned is roasted gram dal chutney which i prepared as an accompaniment to the above mentioned steamed rice dumplings..... It makes a very good combination and is very filling as well.

ROASTED GRAM DAL CHUTNEY:



Ingredients:

1 cup roasted gram dal
4 green chillies
1 inch piece ginger
a small piece of tamarind (wet this with a little water)
salt to taste

for tempering:

1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp urad dal and chana dal mix
1 sprig curry leaves
1/2 tsp oil

Method of Preparation:

1. Blend all the ingredients mentioned for the chutney together. Use a little water.
2. Take this chutney in a bowl.
3. Take a little oil in a tempering kadai and heat it.
4. Once the oil is hot, add the urad and chana dal mix and once it browns, switch off the flame.
5. Immediately add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Stir well.
6. Add this to the chutney

Serve with idli, dosa or chapathi. Goes well with chilli bonda and alu bonda as well.
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