Monday, November 22, 2010

Pesarapappu Ulli Pachadi ~ Roasted Moong Dal and Onion Chutney


Ingredients :


Split Moong Dal : 1 cup
Onion : 1 small sized
Tamarind : Gooseberry sized ball
Whole Red Chillies : 6 to 8
Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp
Oil : 1 tsp
Salt to taste


Method :


Heat one teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the moong dal, cumin seeds and whole red chillies and roast them on medium flame till they turn into light brown color. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and set aside. Grind the roasted moong dal, sat and tamarind by adding water. Now add the chopped onion and grind again into a coarse paste. Transfer the chutney into a bowl. Serve with hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.