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Roasted chana dal chutney in a white bowl with curry leaf on top.
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5 from 2 votes

Chana Dal And Coconut Chutney

Chana dal chutney or chana dal ki chatni is a simple, delicious accompaniment to idli or dosa. Made of roasted chana dal, coconut and spices, this is one you’ll keep coming back to!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Chutney
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: idli chutney, roasted chana dal chutney
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chana dal 100g
  • 2½ cup water
  • 3 small garlic cloves 10g
  • ½ cup coconut powder 40g, desiccated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin coriander powder
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafatedia hing
  • 10 curry leaves (sweet neem)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp turmeric

Instructions

  • Dry roast chana dal on medium heat on stove until begins to brown and becomes flagrant. Keep and eye on it and mix so it does not burn.
    Chana dal roasting in a gray nonstick pan.
  • If you prefer smooth chutney, soak the roasted chana dal in water for 15-20 minutes. You can skip this part if short on time.
    Roasted chana dal soaking in water.
  • Blend chana dal, 5 of the curry leaves, garlic cloves, coconut and 1/2 cup water.
    Chana ingredients in food processor.
  • Set aside this mixture.
    Blended chutney ingredients with water added.
  • Heat oil in pan and add mustard seeds.
    Oil heated in a pan with mustard seeds.
  • Once mustard speeds are popping, add remaining 5 curry leaves and red chili.
    Oil heated in a pan with mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and hing.
  • Add in chana dal mixture and mix well. Add in remaining spices. Add in remaining water (use less if you prefer it thick). Stir well.
    Roasted chana dal chutney cooking in pot.
  • Turn off gas and serve chutney. It can be served cool or warm.
    Roasted chana dal chutney in a white bowl with curry leaf on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg