ROASTED GRAM DAL & ONION CHUTNEY

I stumbled upon this amazing chutney in one of the cooking videos. My mom has prepared this chutney umpteen times. But she always incorporates coconut shavings and chopped coriander leaves along with the above cited ingredients. The uniqueness about this chutney- It tastes like coconut chutney; but it doesn't contain coconut. If you are running out of coconut, then you can readily prepare this chutney and serve it as coconut chutney. People will never know until you disclose the secret. 

 

 

 INGREDIENTS :

ONIONS-  2 NOS ( Medium size )

GARLIC CLOVES- 4-5 NOS

GREEN CHILLIES- 2 NOS

ROASTED GRAM DAL- 5 TSP

FOR SEASONING :

OIL- 3 TSP

MUSTARD- 3/4 TSP

URAD DAL-  3/4 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

PROCEDURE :

1. In a pan add 3 tsp of oil and transfer chopped onions and saute till it turns translucent. Add salt to it.

2. Now throw the minced garlic cloves, green chillies and saute well. Also roast the lentil along with it.

3. Now allow all the ingredients to cool and transfer it to a mixer jar.

4. Add little water and grind to a smooth paste.

5. Prepare the seasoning and add it to the chutney.