Pottukadala Chutney/ Roasted Gram Chutney

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pottukadala / roasted gram

1 cup grated coconut

2 green chillies

1 shallot

small piece ginger

salt to taste

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2 dried red chillies

1 sprig curry leaves

1 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. Grind roasted gram, grated coconut, green chillies, ginger, shallot and salt together to a smooth paste adding enough water. Transfer it into a serving bowl.
2. Heat oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
3. Pour the seasoning over the chutney,mix well and serve with idli/ dosa.....

• If the chutney is thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding little water....