Friday, September 20, 2013

Pottukadalai chutney, Easy Chutney recipes

Easy to make pottukadalai chutney recipe, with step by step pictures, pairs well with idli|dosa.
  Every time it is tough to decide what to make a side dish for dosa | idli. This pottukadalai Chutney can be made with or without coconut too. I just tried this recipe as the similar way as i did my Peanut Chutney   I added coconut but tried without coconut too. Both versions of Pottukadalai chutney tasted awesome with Idli and Dosa. Try this easy pottukadalai |fried gram| roasted gram chutney. Check out the collections of Chutney recipes HERE.
Pottukadalai chutney


Pottukadalai chutney recipe
Pottukadalai chutney

  • Recipe Cusine: Indian
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook time: 10 Minutes
  • Serves: 2-3
  • Author: Jeyashri
  • Recipe Category:Breakfast| Dinner
  • Description: Easy to make pottukadalai chutney recipe, with step by step pictures, pairs well with idli|dosa.
     Pottukadalai| Chutney dal  1/4 cup
     Red chili    4-5
    Coconut  1 tblsp
    Garlic 2 cloves (optional)
    Oil  2 tsp
    Mustard seeds  1/4 tsp 
    Salt  as needed
    Curry leaves  few
   
Pottukadalai chutney

Method with step by step pictures :

  • In a small pan, add 1 tsp oil and add the red chilli, garlic and roast till golden brown in a low flame.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • If adding  coconut add now and let the coconut coconut get roasted in the heat of the pan.
  • Allow this to cool and grind this along with pottukadalai.
  • No need to roast the pottukadalai | chutney dal. 
  • Add water to get the desired consistency.
  • Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Tasty pottukadalai chutney is ready to serve.
  • This is a perfect combo for Idli| dosa. Also it goes well with chapathi too.
Pottukadalai chutney