Bengal Gram Chutney / Kadalaiparupu Chutney

 
Ingredients :

• 2 Onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp Bengal gram/ Kadalai parupu
• 6 Dry red chillies
• 1 Tsp Tamarind Extract
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tsp Oil

For Tempering :

• 2 Tsp Gingelly oil
• 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
• Few curry leaves

Method :

• Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions, fry them for 2-3 minutes and remove from flame.
• Add the dry red chillies, fry them for a minute and remove.
• Now add the bengal gram and roast them for couple of minutes in a medium flame.
• Add everything ( Onions, bengal gram, tamarind, red chillies and salt ) in a mixie and grind to a smooth paste by adding little water.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, once they start spluttering add the curry leaves.
• Add tempering to the chutney and serve with Dosa or Idly.

Note :

• You can also add grated coconut or coconut pieces too.
• Adjust dry red chillies according to your taste.