Cabbage chutney (Serves 8)

A variation from the usual ones...Try it out friends, we are sure you are gonna love it :-)

Cabbage 2 cups
Chana dal 3 TBSP
Peanuts (roasted) 3 TBSP
Coriander seeds 1tsp
Green chilly 4 nos
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Tamarind paste 1 tsp (secret ingredient :-))
Asafetida 2 pinch
Salt as needed
Oil 2 tsp

Preparation

Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. When hot enough add the peanuts and roast for 3-4 minutes and add chana dal. Roast these until they fetch a light brown color and add the chopped cabbage. Saute this for 3 more minutes or till cabbage starts to wilt. Allow it to cool down. Now add the cabbage mixture, coriander seeds, tamarind paste, green chilly, cumin seeds and asafetida into a blender. Grind this to a smooth paste by adding little water.
Add salt and adjust the consistency with water as to your liking..Serve with dosas, idlis or even rice..

Tips

Substitute Cabbage with red bell pepper, tomatoes or zucchini 

                                                         Red bell pepper chutney

Recipe courtsey: Poornima chechi..Thanks a ton chechi for this delicious chutney...