Kaara Chutney

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the base ingredients

   • Heat 2 tbsp of gingelly oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, and the dried red chillies. Sauté for about a minute until the lentils turn light golden.
   • Add the chopped garlic and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
2. 2

   Cook the tomatoes

   • Add the chopped tomatoes and salt to the pan. Mix well.
   • Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
   • Stir in the tamarind paste, cook for another minute, then turn off the heat.
3. 3

   Cool and grind the mixture

   • Allow the cooked mixture to cool down completely to room temperature.
   • Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender or mixie jar.