Chutney Powder

This is a famous south Indian powder that matches any breakfast.Also makes a very good accompaniment with plain rice as well as curd rice.There are many variations for this powder.This is a simple one,easy and quick recipe !

Recipe Source - Amma

Ingredients needed

Channa dal - 1 cup

Urad dal - 1/2 cup

Red chillies - 6 to 7 or as per to your taste

Curry Leaves - 25 to 30 leaves(Washed and dried)

Tamarind - little(you could use the paste also)

Jaggery - 1tbsp

Dry coconut - 1/4 cup(optional)

Hing - A generous pinch

Mustard seeds - 1tsp

Oil - 1Tbsp

Method

Step 1 - Dry roast channa dal and urad dal till its slightly brown.Fry the coconut just for 2 minutes(do not let it change the color).Now roast red chillies,curry leaves in a tsp of oil and let them cool.

Step 2 - In a blender Mix the roasted spices along with tamarind,jaggery,salt and make a powder out of it.

Step 3 - Heat oil in a pan and add hing,mustard seeds,when the mustard seeds crackle add the powder.Mix it well and let it cool.

Store it in an air-tight container.