Besan Chutney

Besan Chutney (it is known popularly known as Bombay chutney)

Not sure, how on earth it got the name ...Bombay Chutney for it?? Was this discovered by them or popular dish that originated from there....if any one knows please let me know.

I never liked this Bombay chutney..this was made very often in my household. I always loved to have potato masala or chole with puri....wondered how people liked it.

I never tried it until my mom made this when she came for my delivery!! My husband loves this dish and hence asked Amma to make it for him when she was here. It is very simple and can be made in a jiffy.

Ingredients needed -
Besan (kadala mavu) - 1
CupTomatoes - 2
Green Chillies - 2
Mustard - 1 tsp
Channa Dhal - 1 tsp
Urad Dhal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Turmeric - for the color
Chilly powder - 1/2 tspSalt
Lemon Juice - 2 tsp




Mix water with besan (dosa consistency) and keep it aside. Make sure it does not form lumps while making this batter. Take oil in a pan and add curry leaves, mustard, urad dhal and channa dhal to it. Add the green chillies and tomatoes and fry it well. After this is cooked. Add the besan batter and cook it well (without forming lumps). Add the chilly powder and the salt.Garnish with cilantro. Add the lemon juice and mix well. This goes well with Pulkas, Puri etc.

(Note: This can be made by adding onions too. Add the onion (1 small) before adding the tomatoes. After the onions starts turning slightly brown you can add the tomatoes and follow the above process)