Traditonal Chutney (Triditionl Chutne)

Ingredients:
1 cup chana dal
1 cup dry coconut - shredded
2/3 cup sesame seeds ( til )
3 tbsp oil
2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp hing
2-3 whole red chillies
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

Method:

• Soak the chana dal for 4 hours in water. Drain and spread it out to dry.
  
• Once the chana dal is dry, heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chana dal till golden brown. Set aside.
• In a shallow flat pan, roast the sesame seeds till slightly brown. Set aside.
• In a deep pan, heat 3 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds, hing and dry red chillies.
• Once the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the shredded dry coconut and fry till it turns pink.
  
• Add the chana dal, sesame seeds, salt and chilli powder. Turn down the flame and mix well.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool.
  
• Store it in an airtight container.
  

Serving Suggestions:
Can be had along with any meal. Goes well with chapati or rice.

Tip:
You can use ready made fried chana dal to save some effort.