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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
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
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.
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.
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