Dal Aur Lehsun Ki Chutney Recipe | Spicy Garlic Chutney for Idli & Dosa

This spicy and flavorful Dal Aur Lehsun Ki Chutney is a delicious South Indian-style accompaniment made with roasted lentils, garlic, red chillies, onion, tomato, fresh herbs and tamarind. The combination of roasted dal and garlic gives this chutney a wonderful nutty and aromatic flavor.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of urad dal
• 2 tsp chana dal
• 4–5 whole dried red chillies
• 4 tsp oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 8–10 garlic cloves
• ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• ½ tsp hing (asafoetida/perungayam)
• 1 tsp thick tamarind extract
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat.
• Add the whole dried red chillies and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic. Take care not to burn them.
• Add the urad dal and chana dal. Roast until the dals turn golden brown and fragrant.
• Transfer the roasted chilli and dal mixture to a plate and allow it to cool.
• In the same kadai, add the chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
• Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and mushy and the vegetables are well cooked.
• Allow the cooked mixture to cool slightly.
• Transfer the roasted dal and chilli mixture along with the onion-garlic mixture to a blender.
• Add tamarind extract, hing and salt.
• Blend everything together to make a thick, flavorful chutney. Add a little water if required to achieve your preferred consistency.
• Taste and adjust the salt or tamarind according to your preference.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this spicy Dal Aur Lehsun Ki Chutney with hot idli, dosa, uttapam or paniyaram. It also makes a delicious accompaniment to other South Indian breakfast dishes.