Chana Dal Chutney Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chana Dal Chutney, first place a pan on the heat and warm up some oil Add the roasted chana dal with a few curry leaves and red chillies

Step 2: Saute for a couple of minutes on a medium flame

Step 3: Then add grated coconut and stir for 1 minute till the coconut is lightly toasted

Step 4: Take the pan off the heat

Step 5: Transfer the contents from the pan into the mixer jar and using just enough water, grind it to a smooth paste

Step 6: Take care not to make it too runny, adding only as little water as required to make grinding easy

Step 7: Next, add salt and tamarind paste and pulse again until combined

Step 8: Transfer the channa dal into a serving bowl

Step 9: Place a tadka pan on the heat, warm some oil in it and add in the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafetida

Step 10: Allow it all to crackle and crisp up

Step 11: Then pour it over the chutney and stir well

Step 12: Serve this Chana Dal Chutney with Aval/Poha Dosa, Tomato Uttapam or Carrot Onion Uttapam