Spinach/Palak Chutney

This is simple chutney and can be used for breakfast/lunch and as a side dish to rice/chapatti/dosa/idli. Adding coconut gives nice texture and flavour to the chutney.



Ingredients 

Chopped Spinach/ Palak - 1 bunch 

Grated Coconut - 1/2 Cup 

Tamarind - small piece

Chilli - 2

Urad Dhal - 1 tsp 

Channa Dhal - 1 tsp 

Chopped Ginger - 1 tsp 

Oil - 1 tsp 

Salt to taste 

Water as required 

To Temper 

Oil - 1 tsp 

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Urad Dhal -1 tsp

Cumin Seeds -1/2

Chopped Onion -3 tsp 

Method 

Heat oil in a pan, add channa Dhal, urad Dhal and chilli. Fry for a min, then add chopped ginger.

Then add the grated coconut and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Once it done add spinach leaves and tamarind.

Sauté it for few minutes then switch off the flame. Let it cool down completely and grind it along with salt and required water. Then keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add the tempering ingredients and fry for few seconds. Then transfer this tempering into spinach chutney and mix well.

Tasty and healthy chutney is ready to serve with idli, dosa or rice.