Moong Dal Dosa & Onion-Tomato chutney

 I was inspired by a recipe from Gita's kitchen youtube channel. I am not able to find the specific video to acknowledge. Thanks for the inspiring video. Here is my version with some variations I made.

We made this for breakfast and it comes out great.

Chilka Moong Dal - 1.5 cups

Chilka broken Urad Dal (This is broken urad dal with the skin) - 0.5 cups

Green chillies - 2

Ginger - 1/2 inch piece

Curry leaves - 6 leaves

Salt - 1 teaspoon (suggested starter)

Soak the two dals overnight. Add about double to volume of water in a larger vessel so the dals can absorb the water and expand.

In the morning, drain the water from the dals. In a blender or grinder add the green chillies and ginger chopped with the curry leaves and salt. Add the soaked dals and blend for 1-2 minutes till you get a soft dosa batter consistency. Adjust water as needed.

Mix the batter well and make the dosas. Adjust salt as needed.

Variations: Replace chilk a urad dals with regular urad dal. 2nd variation - make with 2 cups Chilka Mong Dal (no urad dal)

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Onion-Tomato Chutney

Onion - 1 large

Tomato - 1 large

Curry leaves - 5 leaves

Cilantro chopped - 1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Sambar powder - 1 teaspoon

Cut onion and tomato into small pieces.

Roaster Gram Dal - 2 Tablespoons (Pottu Kadalai)

In a pan heat oil add 1 teaspoon oil, add the mustard seeds, once they splutter transfer to a chutney bowl.

In the pan add 2 teaspoons oil, add the onion and curry leaves and fry till onion changes color

Add the tomatoes and sambar powder and fry for 2 minutes.

In a blender add 2 tablespoons Gram Dal, the fried onion+tomato mix and cilantro leaves and blend to a smooth paste. Transfer to the same chutney bowl with mustard seeds and mix well. Enjoy with Moong dosa (or any other idli dosa).