Carrot Chutney

There are signs of spring everywhere and it feels so good with to step out in warm weather. In celebration  of arrival of spring, here's my first spring recipe - "Carrot Chutney" a vibrant colorful accompaniment for dosa and idli.

Ingredients

2 Carrots, diced

1 Small piece of Ginger

2 Green Chilies

1/2 tsp Bengal Gram (channa dal)

1/2 tsp Urad Dal

2 tsp Oil

Salt

Water as needed

For seasoning-

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

A sprig of Curry leaves

2 tsp Oil

Method

• On a preheated sauce pan; add oil, Bengal gram, urad dal. Saute until it turns golden brown
• Add green chilies, ginger and carrots. Saute until carrot softens. Set aside until it cools
• Adjust salt and grind it into a fine paste. Add water a needed
• Now heat oil in the same pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When it starts to sizzle, pour the contents on top of freshly ground carrot chutney