Besan - chutney - 1

  Preparation Time : 10  mins | Cooking Time : 20 Mins | Serves: 4-5 

     Besan | kadalai maavu   2 tbslp      Water   3 cups      Shallots    8      Tomato   1      Green chili  1      Red chili powder 1 tsp      Oil  3 tsp      Mustard seeds   1/4 tsp      Turmeric powder  1/4 tsp      Salt  as needed       Curry leaves  few

Besan chutney - 2

Method:

  • Chop the onions into round and tomatoes finely. In a bowl,add the besan, turmeric powder,salt and red chili powder.

  • Add water and mix it nicely without any lumps.

  • Use a hand whisk, will give better results.

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  • Heat a pan and pour oil to it.
  • Add mustard seeds¬† and when it splutters add the green chili and ¬†onions .
  • Saute till it turns pink.
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  • Add the tomatoes and saute well till tomatoes becomes mushy.
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  • Now add the besan mixture to it.
  • Keep the flame very low, otherwise it will form lumps.
  • Stir it nicely for till it gets cooked.
  • The besan will get cooked in 3-5 mins.
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  • Add curry leaves and serve hot with idli/dosa.
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NOTE:   The chutney should always be served hot, otherwise it will become thick and lose its original taste.