Name: Bengal Gram-Chana Dal Onion Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Bengal gram/Chana dal (Kadala parippu); 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut (grated); 1/4 of Onion (chopped); 1 no Tomato (chopped); 1 no/as Red chillies; Aniseed (A pinch, Saumph); Cinnamon (A small piece, Karugapatta); 1 no Cloves (Grambu); 1 no Cardamom (Elakka); 2 tsp Oil; Salt (As reqd); For seasoning:; 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp Urad dal (Uzhunnu parippu); Oil (As reqd); Curry leaves (Few)

Bengal Gram-Chana Dal Onion Chutney

Bengal gram/chana dal/kadalai parippu/kadale bele onion chutney is prepared by roasting grated coconut, chana dal, spices and finally ground before seasoning

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Cuisine North Indian

Servings people

Ingredients

For roasting:

1 tbsp Bengal gram/Chana dal Kadala parippu
1 1/2 tbsp Coconut grated
1/4 of Onion chopped
1 no Tomato chopped
1 no/as Red chillies
Aniseed A pinch, Saumph
Cinnamon A small piece, Karugapatta
1 no Cloves Grambu
1 no Cardamom Elakka
2 tsp Oil
Salt As reqd
For seasoning:
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Urad dal Uzhunnu parippu
Oil As reqd
Curry leaves Few

Instructions

For preparing bengal gram/chana dal/kadalai parippu/kadale bele onion chutney, first heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and fry cinnamon, clove, cardamon and aniseed.
Add red chilly, chana dal and fry to a light brown color.
Add onion and fry till golden brown. Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt and saute for a few minutes.
Add grated coconut and fry for 2 minutes.
Cool the fried coconut mixture and grind in a mixie with some water.
For seasoning, heat some oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds. Add urad dal, curry leaves and pour the ground chana dal mix with 1/4 cup of water. Bring to boil and remove from fire.
Bengal gram/chana dal/kadalai parippu/kadale bele onion chutney is ready. Serve with idli or dosa.

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Bengal Gram-Chana Dal Onion Chutney