Bored of the same chutneys…Try this one with bell peppers and tomatoes. An everyday chutney, which is a perfect match for dosas or idlis. The mild sweetness of the capsicum and the tanginess of the tamarind makes this special.
Saute the dals and red chillies in little oil 
Add tomato/onion/capsicum and saute
Ingredients:
Capsicum – 1 big
Tomato – 1 small
Onion – 1 small
Red chillies – 4
Udad dal – 1 1/2 tbsp
Bengal gram dal/Chana dal – 1 1/2 tbsp
Tamarind – a small piece
Shredded Fresh Coconut – 2 tbsp
Salt
Seasoning:
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Udad dal – 1/4 tsp
Red chillies – 2
Asafoetida/Hing – a pinch
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Preparation:
Heat oil in a pan. Add the chana dal and udad dal and fry until it turns golden. Then add the red chillies to it. Next add the chopped onion and saute and then the chopped capscium and tomatoes and saute till it turns slightly mushy. Remove and set aside.
When it cools down, grind it alongwith coconut, tamarind and salt in a mixie. Season with the items mentioned under ‘seasoning’.
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