Roasted Gram Chutney

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Roasted gram
• 4 tbsp Coconut, grated
• 5 units Dry red chillies (3 for grinding, 2 for seasoning)
• 4 units Shallots
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Curd (Can substitute with plain yogurt)
• 2 pinches Sugar
• 1 tbsp Sunflower oil
• 0.25 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 to taste Salt
• 0.5 cup Water (Adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. 1Fry the roasted gram, coriander seeds, and 3 dry red chillies separately until aromatic. Set aside. Slightly roast the shallots, grated coconut, and curry leaves until the raw aroma dissipates.
2. 2In a mixer grinder, combine the roasted gram, coriander seeds, red chillies, shallots, coconut, curry leaves, salt, sugar, and water. Grind to a fine paste. Add curd and grind again until smooth.
3. 3In a small pan, heat sunflower oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and 2 dry red chillies. Pour this seasoning over the chutney, mix well, and adjust salt to taste.