Onion Urad Dal Chutney

I learnt this recipe from my dear friend Sangeetha Girish http://sangeetha-girish.blogspot.co.uk/

Ingredients:

• Onion: 2 (chopped)
• Ginger: a small piece
• Curry Leaves: a few
• Green chilli: 1-2 (chopped)
• Washed Urad daal: 1/4 cup (a handful)
• Garlic: 4 cloves
• Salt
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 2 (chopped)

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan. Roast urad daal for 5-7 mins.
2. Keep aside.
3. Heat remaining oil in pan.
4. Add garlic, green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, onion, salt. Cook for few mins.
5. Add tomatoes and roasted daal. Cook for 4-5 mins.
6. Turn off the flame.
7. Let it cool.
8. Grind it with a very little water, if needed.
9. Chutney is ready to be served with dosa/ idli.

PS:

You can also add tamarind or amchoor.