Ingredients 1 med. onion 1 med tomato 4-5 clovettes garlic 1 tbsp. coriander leaves 1 tbsp. gram dal soaked for 1 hour 1 3" piece tamarind broken 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2" piece ginger 1 tsp.red chilli powder salt to taste 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tbsp. oil
Seasoning: 1 tsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 1 pinch asafoetida.
Method Heat the 1 tbsp. Oil add to the other ingredients except seasoning. Grind either on stone, or in electric stone grinder, or in a mixie. Transfer to a serving bowl. Heat oil in a small crucible, add the seeds and asafoetida.. When they splutter, add to the chutney. Mix gently.Serve with parathas, dosas, idlis, or just plain bread or toast. Note: Reduce or increase the chilli content as per taste. |