Ulavalu chutney/kollu paruppu chutney

Ingredients

• Horse Gram ,3/4 cup
• Pearl Onions , 1 cup
• Mustard Seeds , 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds , 1 1/2 tablespoons
• Coriander Seeds , 1 tablespoon
• Red Chillies ,5 nos
• Curry Leaves a few
• Sesame Oil ,1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

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Preparation

• Wash and soak Horse Gram for an hour, pressure cook the dhal with 2 cups of Water until soft and mushy. There will be very little Water left after cooking, just retain the Water.
• In a pan heat Oil, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves; when the Mustard Seeds splutter add the Cumin Seeds and Coriander Seeds.
• When they turn brown add the sliced Pearl Onions and cook until golden brown.
• Let it cool and paste it with the Horse Gram and Salt. If the blender refuses to move add the retained Water from the cooked dhal.
• Do not make it watery, keep it thick and coarse if you like.
• Serve with: Steaming Rice and Ghee, mix well with Chutney and make Muddalu or balls.