Chana Dal Coconut Chutney

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Coconut, grated
• 1/2 Cup Chana Dal, roasted
• 2-3 Green Chillies
• 1 Dry Red Chilli
• 2-3 Sprigs of Curry Leaves
• 1 Tspn Mustard Seeds
• 1 Tspn Cumin Seeds
• Pinch of Asafoetida / Hing
• Salt as per taste

METHOD

• Blend the roasted chana dal, grated coconut and the green chillies to a smooth paste. Add salt and sufficient water to give it a medium consistency. Check the seasoning. Add salt or chilly as per necessity. Keep aside.
• In a pan, heat a little oil. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the red chilly, curry leaves and hing.
• Add this tempering to the chutney and mix well.
• An excellent accompaniment to dosa, idli or upma.