Ginger (Allam) Chutney / अदरक का अचार / అల్లం పచ్చడి

Ingredients :

Ginger - 2" piece

Channa dal (Bengal gram) - 2 tblsp 

Urad dal (Black Gram) - 1 tblsp 

Coriander seeds - 2 tsp

Cumin seeds (jeera) - 3/4 tsp

Tamarind - big lemon size

Dry red chillies - 8 or 10

Jaggery/Sugar - 1 tblsp

Oil - 3 tblsp

Salt - to taste

Ingredients for Tampering :

fresh curry leaves 6-8

dry red chilies - 2or3 (optional)

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tbsp.

Preparation Method :

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chillies and green chillies for 3-4 minutes until the dals turn golden brown.

2. Add the ginger pieces and tamarind and fry for another 2-3. (Make sure the flame is in medium to prevent the ingredients from getting burnt.)

3. After the mixture cools, grind it in a mixie with required water, salt and jaggery.

Tampering / Tadka :

1. Take 1 Tbsp. Oil Into a Pan.After Heat The Oil Add Mustard Seeds,Curry Leaves and Red Mirchi.
2. Then Add The Chutney into The Pan.

* Serve with pesarattu, vada, upma etc.