Coconut dal chutney

Coconuts are main ingredient in Kerala food. But doctors say too much of coconut can increase the cholestrol level. The split peas dal which is used in this recipe allows to reduce the amount to coconut we put. Coconut Dal chutney is even mixed with rice and eaten.


Ingredients

Coconut-1/2(can use 2 small cup decicated coconut also)
Bengal gram dal(kadala paruppu)-1tsp
urad dal-1tsp
split peas dal(pottu kadalai)-1tsp
Onion-1 medium
red chilli-2
tamarind-1 small piece
coriander seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-6-8 leaves
oil-2tsp

seasoning

mustued-1tsp
cumin seed-1/2 tsp
oil-1tsp

Method

1. In a hot pan add oil and fry the dal then the onion,red chilli,coriander seeds,coconut and curry leaves. Off the stove when the colour starts to become light brown. Grind it adding tamarind and little water.
2. Season it with musturd and cummin seeds.

This chutney goes well with dosa and uthappam