Thenga chutney for Dosa & Idly

This is the simplest and quickest chutney one can make.This goes very well with Idly,Dosa,oothapam,Upma,Arisi kozhakattai.

Ingredients:

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• Coconut,Shredded - from half of a medium sized ccoconut
• Pearl Onion - 3(Optional...But this gives a nice taste)
• coriander leaves - 2 teaspoon
• Roasted gram - 2 teaspoon(Pottu kadalai)
• Ginger - a one - inch piece
• Green chilli - 1 to 2
• Salt - to taste

For Tempering:

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• Oil/Ghee - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Urad dal,split - 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida - 1/4 taspoon
• Curry leaves - a sprig
• Red chilli - 1

Method:

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• Grind together coconut,onions,coriander leaves,roasted gram,ginger,green chilli,salt with little water to a coarse paste.
• Temper with mustard seeds,urad dal,asafoetida,curry leaves and red chilli.

Serve with Idly/Dosa.