Pottukadala Chutney /Gram Dal Chutney

Ingredients

Pottukadala/Gram dal-3tbsp

Urad dal/Uzhunnu parippu-2tsp

Grated coconut-4tbsp

Fenugreek seeds/uluva-4 no

Dry red chilli-1 or 2 depending up on the spice level

Shallots/small onion-4

Curry leaves-1 string

Curd-1 to 2 tbsp deepening up on the sourness

sugar-2 pinch

salt- to taste

water –

Sesame oil-1tbsp

Mustard seeds-less than 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves

Dry red chilli-1

Method

Fry gram dal,urad dal,dry red chilli,fenugreek separately ..

Keep aside ..

Now slightly roast small onion and grated coconut until the raw smell goes..

Now grind everything to a fine paste (gram dal,urad dal,red chilli,fenu greek,small onion,coconut,curry leaves ,salt,sugar and water )

In a bowl add curd mash well with a spoon ..To this add chutney and mix well..

Now season with mustard seeds,curry leaves and red chilli..

Mix well and check the salt ..

Its a nice combination with idles and dosas..

Do try and let me know ur feedbacks..

Thank u my dear cousin Sushi Sreejeev for sharing ur Amma’s tasty recipe with me .. Will expect more from u 🙂