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# Chana Dal Chutney Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and roast ¼ cup chana dal.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-3.jpeg" alt="chana dal chutney recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast on low flame until dal turns golden brown and crunchy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-4.jpeg" alt="chana dal chutney recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add few curry leaves and 4 dried red chilli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-5.jpeg" alt="chana dal chutney recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    continue to roast until the curry leaves turn crisp.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-6.jpeg" alt="chana dal chutney recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool completely and transfer to the blender.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-7.jpeg" alt="chana dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ½ cup coconut, small ball sized tamarind and ½ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-8.jpeg" alt="chane ki dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to a smooth paste adding ½ cup water or as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-9.jpeg" alt="chane ki dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    to prepare the tempering, heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, few curry leaves and 1 dried red chilli.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-10.jpeg" alt="chana dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-11.jpeg" alt="chana dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **chana dal chutney** with [dosa](https://hebbarskitchen.com/recipes/south-indian-dosa-recipes/) or [idli](https://hebbarskitchen.com/recipes/south-indian-idli-recipes/).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/chana-dal-chutney-recipe-chana-dal-ki-chatni-chane-ki-dal-ki-chatni-2-1920x1280.jpeg" alt="chana dal ki chatni" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5sw1JONg-ag" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, roast chana dal on low flame to prevent from burning.

* also, if you are looking to skip coconut then saute 1 onion along with chana dal.

* additionally, adjust the amount of spiciness based on your choice.

* finally, **chana dal chutney** stays good for 2-3 days when refrigerated.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/chana-dal-chutney-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/chana-dal-chutney-recipe/)
</Note>