Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

Kulith Dal (Horsegram)

Roasted

0.5 cup

Sesame Seeds

2 tbsp

Tur Dal (Arhar Dal)

2 tbsp

Chana Dal

6 unit

Small Onions

Roughly chopped

2 tbsp

Coriander Seeds

1 tbsp

Fenugreek Seeds

20 g

Tamarind

Small piece

0.25 cup

Grated Coconut

Grated

4 unit

Dried Red Chilies

6 unit

Garlic Cloves

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

2 tsp

Oil

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

0.5 tsp

Chana Dal

0.5 tsp

Urad Dal (White)

1 unit

Curry Leaves

Step 1
~2 min

Dry roast kulith dal until it turns brown. Set aside to cool.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Add tur dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, and coriander seeds. Roast for 2 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add red chilies, small onions, garlic, and tamarind. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 5
~2 min

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.

Step 6
~2 min

Combine the cooled spice mixture, roasted kulith dal, and sesame seeds in a mixer grinder.

Step 7
~2 min

Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 8
~2 min

Transfer the chutney to a bowl.

Step 9
~2 min

For tempering, heat oil in a small pan.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 10
~2 min

Add mustard seeds, chana dal, and urad dal. Cook until golden brown.

Step 11
~2 min

Add curry leaves and cook for 10 seconds.

Step 12
~2 min

Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 13
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the horsegram and spices well to enhance the flavor.

Adjust the amount of red chilies to your spice preference.

You can add a small piece of ginger for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with dosa, idli, or vada.

Serve as a side dish with rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dosa
Idli
Vada
Uttapam

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a breakfast side dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pongal
Deepavali

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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