Ulundhu Chutney / Black Gram Lentil Chutney

Urad dal or Ulundu Chutney is one of the many types of chutney for Idli, Dosa etc. It is very simple to prepare this chutney. Ulundu (Urad Dal) is very rich in Iron and is a good source of protein. So it’s a healthy alternative to coconut chutney.

Ingredients

Urad Dal (Black Gram Lentil / Ulundhu) – ¼ cup

Red Chillies – 4 to 5

Grated Coconut – 2 tbsp

Curry Leaves – 1 strand

Salt to taste

Asafoetida (Hing) – 1/8 tsp

Tamarind (Imli) – small marble size

For tempering:

Oil – 1 tsp

Mustard (Rai) – ½ tsp

Curry Leaves – 1 strand

Method

Heat ½ tsp of Oil in a pan. Add Red Chillies and sauté for a minute.

Add Urad Dal and curry leaves. Roast them in medium flame till the Dal turns into golden brown.

Add Grated Coconut, salt and Imli and sauté for a minute.

Transfer to a bowl. When it cools down to the room temperature, grind them together in a grinder without water first. Now, add a little water and grind it to a fine paste. Transfer to a bowl.

Heat 1 tsp of oil in the pan. Add Mustard and allow it to crackle. Add Curry leaves and allow it to fry.

Transfer to the chutney, mix and serve.

Done!

Delicious with piping hot idlis 🙂