Udaichakadalai Chutney

Fried split Chickpeas

(potokadalai chutney)

Ingredients

1 Cup Fried split chickpeas( udaichakadalai)

8 Garlic cloves peeled

1/2 TspGinger

5 Dried red chilli

Salt

3 tsp Tamarind

1 Tsp Mustard seed

10 Curry leaves

4 Tsp Olive oil or sunflower oil

Water

Preparation

Heat a griddle till it is very hot, on a medium flame. Roast the fried split chickpeas , dry red chillies ,garlic,ginger(stirring frequently) on this griddle till they give off a gentle cooked aroma.

Allow to cool completely and then grind all the fried ingredients to a coarse powder with a blender and add little bit of water  and blend it .Add salt to taste. Then  soak the tamarind in a bowl just covered with warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes or till soft. Then squeeze the tamarind (while still in the water) with your fingers, to release the pulp from it. Squeeze till you get most of the pulp off and into the water. Now strain the liquid to remove pith and any seeds. Tamarind juice is now ready to use. Add enough tamarind juice or paste to your previously prepared Chutney to get a thick consistency. Check for salt and spice if you need more top up with more red chilli and salt if reuired.

Finally pour oil in the hot pan once its heated and add mustard seeds and curry leaves wait until it crackles and then add blended fried split chickpeas ,toss it and its ready to serve.

 Best served with Idli and Dosai and Vadai and bajji

Tips: If the consistency is thick,Chutney can be kept in the fridge for long time and can be spread over toasted bread or can use it as dip when you mix it with naturel youghurt or Sour cream