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This South Indian staple combines the richness of roasted lentils with the sharp heat of dry red chilies.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp Peanut oil","name":"Peanut Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"divided for sautéing and tempering","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tbsp Chana dal","name":"Chana dal","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"split chickpeas","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp Urad dal","name":"Urad dal","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"split black gram","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8-10 Dry red chilies","name":"Red Chili","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 medium Red onions, chopped","name":"Red Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"red variety preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"4 Garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 medium Tomatoes, chopped","name":"Tomato","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp Tamarind paste","name":"Tamarind Paste","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"paste","notes":"or a small marble-sized piece of raw tamarind","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"approximately 1 tsp","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 tsp Mustard seeds","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 sprig Curry leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"sprig","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"sprig","form":"fresh","notes":"about 10 leaves","group":"tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)","name":"Asafoetida","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"tempering","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chana dal and urad dal. Sauté until they turn golden brown and aromatic.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the dry red chilies and garlic cloves. Sauté for another minute until the chilies crisp up slightly.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add the dry red chilies and garlic cloves","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the chopped onions. Sauté until they become translucent and slightly pink.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add the chopped onions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind paste, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy and the oil starts to separate.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind paste, and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Once cooled, grind it into a smooth paste using a blender, adding a very small amount of water if necessary.","group":"Blending","title":"Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"For the tempering: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they pop, add curry leaves and asafoetida. Pour this hot tempering over the ground chutney and mix well.","group":"Tempering","title":"For the tempering","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"}],"notes":"Adjust the number of red chilies based on your spice tolerance. For a deeper red color without too much heat, use a mix of spicy chilies and Kashmiri red chilies.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["saute","stirFry"],"equipment":["pan","blender"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"makes approximately one cup of chutney"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sautéed base can be prepared and refrigerated before blending."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. 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