Toor Dal Chutney

Name: Toor Dal Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal; 8 red chillies; 1.5 tsp cumin seeds; 5 garlic cloves; tamarind; 1 tsp rock salt; water; oil; 1 tsp urad dal; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 red chillies; pinch hing/asafoetida; 8 curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This toor dal chutney is a quick and flavorful South Indian side that comes together in just 10 minutes. Made without coconut or onion, it relies on roasted toor dal, red chillies, garlic, and tamarind to deliver bold, tangy flavor with a hint of smokiness. Finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, and curry leaves, this chutney pairs beautifully with idli, dosa, and even plain rice. It’s simple, nourishing, and perfect when you want something tasty without much fuss.

Updated at: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:14:12 GMT