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Chana dal chutney
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5 from 2 votes

Chana Dal Chutney

This chana dal chutney is a creamy, spicy chutney that pairs well with South Indian foods like idli, dosa, and medu vada.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Chutney
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chana dal chutney, chutney
Servings: 12
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Puja

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ cup chana dal
  • 10-12 curry leaves optional
  • cup desiccated or frozen coconut
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 dried red chilies
  • 2-3 Tbsp water

Vaghar

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 3-4 curry leaves
  • 1 dried red chili optional
  • 12 tsp chana dal optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add chana dal and toast on medium-low heat until golden.
  • Add curry leaves and red chilies, and cook until curry leaves are crisp and the chana dal has browned.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Add chana dal mixture to a blender, along with coconut, lemon juice, and just enough water to get the blender going. Blend until smooth.

Vaghar (optional)

  • Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them sizzle, and pop for a few seconds. Add chana dal. Let it toast for a few seconds.
  • Break the red chili apart and add to the oil. Add curry leaves. Stir and let cook until the leaves are crisp.
  • Remove from heat and spoon or drizzle over the top of the chutney.

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Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg