Recipe - Putnal pappu pachadi

Recipe - Putnal pappu pachadi (Idli chutney/idly pachadi/chana dal chutney)


Indian hummus spread

Summary:

Putnal pappu pachadi/chana dal chutney is served with idli/dosa/vada and lot of other light south Indian dishes. Each household in India prepares chana dal chutney with variations. For example, small amounts of coconut or yogurt or cilantro are added. The basic preparation for chana dal chutney remains the same. The taste of putnal pappu pachadi is based on sourness added to it with tamarind/lemon juice. Sourness can always be balanced according to taste.

Putnal pappu pachadi/chana dal chutney tastes good when served fresh. Left over chutney can be stored in refrigerator, but I find the fresh made chutney tasty than the refrigerated one.

Ingredients:

  • Putnal pappu (split chick peas) - 1 cup
  • Coconut powder - 1/4 cup
  • Green chillies - 6 Indian chillies (depending on the spice level)
  • Salt - 3/4 teaspoon (according to taste)
  • Cilantro - 3 tablespoons
  • Tamarind - small lemon size (1 and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/4 tamarind paste)
  • Water - 1/2 cup (to grind)

Seasoning:

  • Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Hing - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Dry red chilli - 1 (optional)
  • Curry leaves - 1 stalk

Process:

Grind all the ingredients with water. Add water if needed to acquire desired consistency.

Preheat oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds. Let them splutter, add red chilli, hing and curry leaves. After a minute, mix the seasoning with the grinded chutney.

Serve it with piping hot idlis/dosa/upma or pita bread.

Preparation time : 15 - 20 Minutes
# Servings: 4 - 6

Tips:

If the chutney/spread is being served with pita bread, do not garnish with seasoning.

Comments

notyet100 said…
THIS IS NEW FOR ME,..NICE RECIPE
Sangeeth said…
i luv this chutney...reminds me of my mom....idly with chutney is the best combo....yummy!
Unknown said…
love this chutney..perfect with idlies
Anonymous said…
Easy to make but good to taste
South indian dishes are very tasty and nutritious. Very simple but great taste.