Putnaala Pachadi/Dalia Chutney

Putnala pachadi is an accompaniment to Dosas and Idlis.

Ingredients:

2 Green Chillis
2 Garlic Cloves
1/2 Cup - Putnaalu/Dalia
1/4 Cup - Endu Kobbari/Dry Coconut (grated)
1/4 Tsp - Jilakara/Jeera/Cumin Seeds
1/2 Tsp - Salt (or according to your taste)
1/2 Cup - Water
1 Sprig - Coriander leaves/Cilantro


For the Thaalimpu/Tadka:

1/4 Tsp - Jilakara/Jeera/Cumin Seeds
1/4 Tsp - Aavaalu/Sarson/Mustard Seeds
1/4 Tsp - Sanaga pappu/Chana Dal/Bengal gram
1/4 Tsp - Minapappu/Urad Dal/Black gram
1 Tsp - Oil
1 - Dry Red Chilli
1/2 Sprig - Karvepaaku/Curry leaves
A pinch - Ingua/Hing/Asafoetida

Method:

* In a blender, blend putnaalu, coconut, garlic, cumin seeds, green chills, salt, coriander leaves together to make a coarse powder.
* Add water to it and blend it again to make it into a smooth paste. (Some prefer a grainy texture).
* Transfer it to a serving dish and add Thaalimpu to it.
* For the Thaalimpu, take a small pan and heat the oil on medium flame.
* Add red chilli, chana dal, urad dal, cumin, mustard seeds and cook on a low flame.
* Next add asafoetida, curry leafs and cook for a few seconds.

Thaalimpu/Tadka

* Add this to the putnaala pachadi, mix and serve.

Serves : 2

Serving Suggestions/Tips/Variations:

* According to your choice, you can make this chutney as thick or as watery depending on the amount of water used while blending.
* For a slight tangy flavour, while blending, add a little chinthapandu/ripe tamarind soaked in water.

Please try this and let me know your valuable comments at way2theheart@gmail.com

Until next time,

Eat & Celebrate Life!
Archana