Roasted Chana Dal Chutney, Healthy Chutney

by Tarla Dalal

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This South Indian chutney, replete with the nutty flavour of chana dal and the peppy flavour of spices, is sure to add a flavourful dimension to any dish it’s served with.

The Roasted Chana Dal chutney gets its pleasant tang from curds, which also contributes to the nice consistency and mouth-feel of this chutney. Serve it with idlis or dosas .

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 3 mins Total Time: 8 mins Makes 0.50 cup (7 tbsp )
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Ingredients

5 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
salt to taste
1/4 cup whisked curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
3 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the chana dal and roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Transfer it on a plate and cool completely.
Blend in a mixer along with the cumin seeds, ginger, dry red chillies and salt to a coarse powder.
Transfer the powder into a deep bowl, add the curds and 2½ tbsp of water and mix well. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Pour the tempering over the prepared chutney and mix well.
Serve or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use as required.