Coconut Chutney

It is a great condiment with all South Indian dishes like Dosa, Idli, Uttapa, Upma, etc.No. of Servings : 8-9 personsPreparation Time: 10 mins (once dal is soaked)Ingredients:225 gms or 8oz of Grated coconut½ cup Chana dal2 green chilliesSalt as per tasteFor tempering:1 tsp Mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds6 curry leaves1 tbsp oilMethod:Roast Chana dal in 1 tsp oil, till it starts changing its colour.Add water & let it soak for 20 minutes.Grind coconut, dal & chillies in a grinder & blend well.In a pan add oil, mustard seeds & let it splutter.Add udad dal & then cumin seeds followed by curry leavesAdd it to the grinded mixture.Tips/Variations: One can add “Daliya” in place of Chana Dal. But chana dal tastes better.