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Dal Chutney Recipe | Chana Dal Chutney Recipe

Dal Chutney is an Indian condiment for many breakfast dishes and snacks. Chana dal Chutney is a very flavorful and tasty side dish that comes handy when you need change from regular chutneys. Easy way to make Dal Chutney Recipe is given here with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings1 cup
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon chana dal
  • 6 small red chillies
  • 1 medium sized big onion sliced
  • 1 big sized tomato chopped roughly
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed

To temper:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • a sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • Roasting red chillies along with dal avoids burning of them. Also roast in low medium flame.
    Roasting the lentils and constant stirring is needed for even browning.
    You can replace 6 red chillies with 4 green chillies.
  • For a more different flavor you can add roast and add sesame seeds while grinding.
  • You can add a 1 teaspoon tamarind for a tangy chutney.
  • You can even add 1/4 cup coconut while grinding, this gives thickness and volume to the chutney.
Nutrition Facts
Dal Chutney Recipe | Chana Dal Chutney Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 119 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 0.2mg0%
Potassium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 14IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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