Garlic Chutney | பூண்டு சட்னி | Poondu / Pundu Chutney

Ingredients :

Garlic - 1 cup (de-skinned) Ulundu \ Urad Dal - 1 and 1/2 tbsp + 1/4 tsp Tamarind - 1" ball Dry Red Chili - 3 no Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp Curry Leaves - 1 stk Oil - 2 tsp + 1 tsp Salt to Taste.

Method :

Steps To Make Garlic Chutney : Heat 2 tsp of oil in a kadai / pan, roast urad dal (1 and 1/2 tbsp) and dry red chili, saute til the urad dal becomes light brown colour. (Image 1) Add garlic and saute for an minute. (Image 2) Add tamarind and saute again for about 5 minute in simmer or until the garlic becomes golden brown colour. (Image 3 & 4)

Allow to cool completely. Grind into smooth paste with required salt and required water, keep aside. (Image 5 & 6)

Temper mustard seeds and urad dal in a teaspoon of hot oil separately, after splutter add curry leaves and saute for few seconds. (Image 7) Mix the tempered ingredients with the ground garlic paste, mix well and ready to serve. (Image 8)

Serving Suggestion : Serve with Dosai or Idly.