Horse Gram/Kollu/கொள்ளு Chutney

Horse Gram Chutney is so delicious and a perfect accompaniment for Idli / dosa. This Kollu chutney is a unique and so tasty too. It also helps in weight loss. Try this Kollu Chutney and share your experience!

Ingredients

Horse Gram/Kollu - ½ cup
Channa Dal – 2 tsp
Jeera/Cumin Seeds – 2 tsp
Grated Coconut – 4 tsp
Tamarind – 2 tsp
Dried Red Chillies – 6
Salt to taste
To Temper
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Hing – a pinch
Urad Dal – 1 tsp
Curry Leaves – few
Method
Dry roast horse gram till slightly browned. That will give nice aroma to the chutney. Switch off the flame and keep it aside.
In a pan, heat ½ tsp of oil. Add channa dal, dry red chilli, jeera, and grated coconut. Then roast it for another 2 to 3 min.
Then add horse gram and roast for 2 min. Finally add tamarind. Cool down the mixture and transfer to a mixer.
Add little water and grind it form a semi coarse paste. Temper the items listed under “to temper” let it splutter then transfer it to chutney. 
Add required salt and mix well. Serve with hot idli/dosa.