Chana Dal Chutney, known as Kadale Bele Chutney in Karnataka, is a popular side dish recipe prepared using roasted chana dal, coconut, garlic, red chilies, tamarind and goes well with South Indian breakfasts like Idli, Dosa, etc.
How to Make Chana Dal Chutney
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in an iron skillet and roast chana dal on a medium-low flame till the dal turns golden brown. Remove and let it cool down.
Then add dry red chilies, curry leaves, garlic, and saute until the red chilies puff up. Cool completely.
Transfer the sauteed ingredients into a blender and add shredded coconut, tamarind, and salt. Add water as required and blend to make a smooth paste.
Now for tempering, heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and allow the mustard to crackle and urad dal to turn light brown.
Then add red chili, hing, curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Pour over the chutney and mix it well.
Enjoy chana dal chutney with dosa or idli.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Chana Dal Coconut Chutney with any South Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, or uttapams.
Variations & Notes
- Always saute the chana dal on a medium-low flame to prevent it from burning.
- Adjust the spice according to your preference. You can also use green chili instead of red chili to increase the heat.
- If you dont have tamarind, replace it with a little lime juice or amchur powder.
- You can skip the garlic and replace it with a pinch of hing (asafetida).
Storage Suggestions
You can store this dal chutney in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Tip. While grinding, ensure not to add too much water if you want to store it for more days. More moisture means this chutney will spoil faster.
More Chana Dal Recipes
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- Red Bell Pepper Chutney
- Walnut Chutney
- Onion Chutney
- Raw Mango chutney
- Tomato Chutney
Chana Dal Chutney
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in an iron skillet and roast chana dal on a medium-low flame till the dal turns golden brown. Remove and let it cool down.
- Then add dry red chilies, curry leaves, and garlic and saute till the red chilies puff up. Cool completely.
- Transfer the sauteed ingredients into a blender and add shredded coconut, tamarind, and salt. Add water as required and blend to make a smooth paste.
- Now for tempering, heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and allow mustard to crackle and urad dal to turn light brown.
- Then add red chili, hing, curry leaves and saute for few seconds. Pour over the chutney and mix it well. Enjoy chana dal chutney with dosa or idli.
Notes
Variations & Notes
- Always saute the chana dal on a medium-low flame to prevent it from burning.
- Adjust the spice according to your preference. You can also use green chili instead of red chili to increase the heat.
- If you dont have tamarind replace it with little lime juice or amchur powder.
- You can skip the garlic and replace it with a pinch of hing (asafetida).
Nutrition
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