Coconut-Dal Chutney

Ingredients

5-6 tbsp grated coconut  à You can add/reduce the quantity depend upon your taste

2-3 tbsp dal (Phutane) à You can add/reduce the quantity depend upon your taste

2 small green chillies , chopped
½ inch ginger

3-4 small pieces of garlic

1 small piece of tamarind
1 tsp cumin

2-3 tbsp green coriander

Pinch of sugar
salt to taste

For the Tempering
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 red chilli , broken into pieces
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)

¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp oil

Method

1.      Put the coconut, dal (phutane), green chillies, ginger, garlic, cumin, tamarind, sugar, green coriander and salt in a blender with a little water (as required) and grind to make a fine paste. Keep aside.

2.      Prepare the tempering by heating the oil and adding the mustard seeds, red chilli and curry leaves, turmeric and stirring till the mustard seeds crackle. Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix well.