Bombay chutney

This is a ready to make side dish which takes very little time for preparation with available ingredients at home.

Ingredients:

1.Besan/Channa dhal flour- 1/2 cup(100 g)

2.Chopped green chillies- 2

3.Chopped ginger

4.Curry leaves

5.Chopped cilantro

6.Cumin/jeera- 2 spoons

7.Asafoetida

8.Lemon juice- 3-4 spoons depending on your taste

9.Turmeric powder- 1/2 spoon

10.Salt

11.Oil-1 tablespoon

Method:

1.Mix 1/2 cup of besan in 1 cup of water and nicely mix/beat it well.Keep aside

2.Heat oil in pan,add cumin,chopped green chillies,chopped ginger &curry leaves.(If you want,add chopped onions+garlic+tomato as per the availability.It tastes good either way.)

3.Now add the besan flour mix and keep stirring continuously to avoid any lumps in the chutney.

4.Add salt,turmeric powder and asafoetida.

5.Add 1 cup of water and allow the chutney to cook well for around 10 minutes in low flame till it starts spluttering and bubbles appear on top.

6.Stir occasionally.Make sure the chutney isn't too watery or too thick.It should be just little thick.You can add some more water & salt if you feel the chutney is too thick.

7.Remove from stove.Squeeze lemon juice on top of it ,mix it well.

8.Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot with Puris/crisp dosas.

P.S:Remember to add a piece of hing/asafoetida powder whenever you prepare a dish with besan.Also ensure that the besan is well cooked before serving by following the steps above.