Kollu Kara Chutney - Side dish for idli dosa

#sidedishforidlidosa #kollurecipes Ingredients: Kollu | horse gram 1 tblsp Red chili 3 Tamarind a small piece Oil 3 tsp + 1 tsp Small onion 10-12 Tomato 1 Garlic 2-3 flakes(optional) Curry leaves 5-6 Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Urad dal 1/4 tsp Salt as needed Method : In a pan add the oil and add the kollu, red chili and tamarind. Saute till the dal pops up. Keep the flame low. Take it out from the pan. Add the peeled small onions and garlic flakes. Cook till the onions turn golden color. Add in the chopped tomatoes. Saute till it becomes mushy. Add in the curry leaves. Switch off the flame. Add salt now. Allow this to cool completely. Grind this into a fine paste. Add water while grinding the kollu kara chutney. Temper mustard seeds and urad dal in 1 tsp of oil and add it to the chutney. Mix well. Serve the chutney with idli or dosa. Notes: Big onion can be used instead of shallots. Red chilis can be adjusted according to your taste. Adding tamarind balances the spice level of the kollu kara chutney.