To a pan add 1/2 tablespoon oil and heat it then add 4 tablespoon chana dal and 6 red chillies.
Roast it in low medium flame until golden brown, Remove to a bowl and set aside.
Add 1/2 tablespoon oil add 4 garlic cloves along with 1 medium sized onion(sliced).
Saute until onions turn transparent.
Add 1 big sized tomato (roughly chopped).
Saute until raw smell leaves and tomatoes turn mushy. Transfer to the bowl and switch off.
Cool down completely then add required salt and water.
Grind it to a smooth paste, add water to the mixer, rinse and add it.
Mix well to make chutney consistency. Check and adjust salt at this stage.
For tadka : Heat 2 tablespoon oil add 1 tablespoon oil, add 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds let it crackle, then add curry leaves let it splutter. Switch off and remove.
Transfer tadka to the chutney.
Mix it well. Dal chutney or Chana dal chutney is ready!
I served it with soft oothapam.