Uddina Bele/Urad Dhal Chetni

Uddina Bele/Urad Dhal Chetni
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup urad dhal
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 pinch hingh
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 5 red chilies
• 5 curry leaves (karivapalae)
• 1/2 tsp tamarind ( 1" natural tamarind)
• 2 tbs corn oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat till hot. Splatter the mustard seeds and add urad, hingh, turmeric and roast the urad till it is almost brown. Then add the chillies, curry leaves and roast until toasted. Add the coconut and swish it around the pan a little bit. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Pour the contents of the pan into a blender. Add salt, tamarind and blend with about 1 cup of water into a fine coarse paste. Pour into a serving dish.
Cooking Tips: Freshly grated coconut, green chilies, cilantro are not used in this dish.
Serving Tips: Serve with rice.