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Lentil chutney powder.
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Lentil Chutney Powder (Chana Dal Chutney Podi)

Chutney powder is a South Indian condiment that is served along with breakfast like idli, dosa, uttapam, etc. Also called kadale bele chutney pudi, this authentic Karnataka-style recipe uses lentils as the main ingredient.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Other, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 to 18 tablespoons (around 300 grams)
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

Tempering:

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan or skillet and add chana dal. Dry roast it on medium-low heat until it is golden brown (this should take 6-7 minutes). Transfer it to a plate or wide tray to cool down.
  • Next, add urad dal to the same pan. Dry roast it on medium-low heat until it is golden brown (this should take 3-4 minutes). Transfer it to a plate or wide tray to cool down.
  • Next, put the heat on low and add dry coconut. Dry roast for a few seconds and set it aside along with the dals.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan. Add curry leaves, tamarind, salt, and dry red chillies (both mild and hot varieties).
  • Fry until the curry leaves are crispy and the chilies puff up. Turn off the heat and transfer them to the plate. Let all the ingredients cool down completely.
  • Add the ingredients to a mixer jar or blender along with jaggery.
  • Grind into a fine or coarse powder depending on your preference. Transfer it to a bowl.
  • To make the tempering, heat one teaspoon of oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add the hing and turn off the heat.
  • Pour the tempering into the chutney powder and mix well.
  • Let it cool completely before storing.

Notes

Dry-roast the ingredients on low-to-medium heat, taking care not to burn them.
Do not fry the coconut for a long time, or else it will begin to release the oil, making it difficult to grind in a powdered form.
Always use a clean and dry spoon for serving. Any moisture content can reduce its shelf life.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg