Horsegram chutney

Horsegram chutney is a Coorg specialty.  We tried it first at the Coorg homestay where we were staying. It tasted amazing and we have since made it a part of our regular cuisine.

Nutrient value :

High in iron.
Has a good amount of phosphorus.

Health benifits : 
Helps in weight reduction

Ingredients :
Horsegram  - 1 cup
Garlic - 2 pods
Red chillies - 2
Corriander seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
A small piece of tamarind
Salt

Recipe :
1. Soak the horsegram in water overnight.
2. Pressure cook the horsegram. About three whistles would do.
3. In a bit of oil, fry the rest of the ingredients.
4. Allow it to cool and grind them together with the horsegram and tamarind.
5. Add salt and a bit of water.

Just before you have it, you can add some hot ghee. Tastes amazing with rice. You can also have it with idli or chutney. I just make the chutney a bit more watery in that case.

For a variation, you can add a bit of jaggery.