In a small pan, add 1 tsp oil and add the red chilli, garlic and roast till golden brown in a low flame. Switch off the flame. If adding coconut add now and let the coconut coconut get roasted in the heat of the pan.
Allow this to cool and grind this along with pottukadalai. No need to roast the pottukadalai | chutney dal.
Add water to get the desired consistency. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Tasty pottukadalai chutney is ready to serve. This is a perfect combo for Idli| dosa. Also it goes well with chapathi too.
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