Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Putnala Pappu Pachadi ( Roasted Gram Dal Chutney )


An excellent side for idlis and dosas.



Ingredients:

  • Fresh Grated Coconut - 1 cup
  • Putnala Pappu ( Roasted Gram Dal ) - 1/2 cup
  • Green Chillies - 2 or to taste
  • Garlic - 2 flakes ( optional )
  • Tamarind pulp - 2 tbsp
  • Water - just to help in grinding
  • Salt - to taste
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Urad Dal - 1 tsp
  • Red Whole Chillies - 2
  • Hing ( Asafoetida ) - a pinch
  • Curry Leaves - 1 spring
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
Directions
  • Grind fresh grated coconut, putnala pappu, chopped green chillies, garlic, tamarind pulp, salt with the help of little water. 
  • For tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds, add urad dal. Let the dal turn slightly reddish. Add broken red chillies, hing and curry leaves. Turn off the heat.
  • Pour this tempering over the chutney and mix well. 
  • Serve with idli or dosa. or even upma.  ( in pic , served with oats idli ) 

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