Are you looking for something that will add a great flavour to your boring food? If yes, then your search ends here! Here we are telling you the recipe of a chutney that is not only easy to make but will also add a wonderful flavour to your boring food - this is Chana Dal Chutney.

 Are you also missing something spicy and tasty in your plate these days? If yes, then there is no need to be sad now. We have brought for you a secret recipe that will add life to everyday food. This is Chana Dal Chutney. The best thing is that making it is as easy as two and two make four! Let's know the recipe of making this amazing Chana Dal Chutney without delay.

Ingredients for making Chana Dal Chutney

• 1/2 cup Bengal gram dal
• 2-3 dried red chillies (you can add more or less according to your taste)
• 2-3 green chillies (finely chopped, optional)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 4-5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup tamarind pulp (or 1 teaspoon tamarind paste)
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• water as per need

How to make Chana Dal Chutney

• First of all wash the chana dal thoroughly. Then soak it in water for about 1 hour. Soaking will make the dal soft and it will be easy to grind.
• After this, drain the water from the soaked chana dal and put it in the mixer jar. Add dried red chili, ginger, garlic and a little water and grind it finely. Keep in mind that the chutney should not be too thin.
• Now heat oil in a small pan or wok. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds to it. When the mustard seeds start crackling, add asafoetida.
• Then add finely chopped onion and fry it till it becomes light golden and add the ground gram dal mixture to the fried onion. Cook it on medium flame for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
• Now add tamarind pulp (or paste) and salt to taste. If you are using green chillies, add them at this time. Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• If the chutney seems too thick, you can add some water and mix it to adjust the consistency accordingly. Cook it for 1 more minute.
• Finally add finely chopped coriander, mix well and turn off the gas.
• Your delicious and spicy chana dal chutney is ready. Serve it hot or cold.

Special Tips

• You can also add a little jaggery to the chutney, which will give it a slightly sweet taste.
• You can also add a little lemon juice to make the chutney more spicy.
• You can also add curry leaves in the tempering, which will give a different aroma to the chutney.
• If you don't like the taste of garlic, you can also skip it.

Serve with these dishes

This spicy chutney of chana dal tastes great with many types of dishes. Let's find out.

• You can serve it with parathas and roti.
• Can be used as a side dish with rice and dal.
• It tastes amazing with South Indian dishes like Idli, Dosa and Vada.
• Can also be used as a spread on sandwiches or toast.