Muthira/Horse Gram Chammanthi

Horse gram is a type of legume which is high in proteins and it can be added to our diet on a regular basis.I have read in a healthy magazine that regular intake helps to reduce cholesterol and lose weight.hope u all love this easy and simple chammanthi recipe which goes well with rice or porridge.

Ingredients

1. Horse gram-2 tbsp
2. Dry red Chilly- 6
3. Urad dal/uzhunnu parippu –1 tsp
4. Garlic –2
5. Mustard seeds –1/2 tsp
6. Tamarind – a small piece
7. curry leaves
8. Grated coconut –1 cup
9. Salt

Preparation

1. Heat a pan and dry roast horse gram till brown on low flame.Don’t let it burn.
2. Add dry red chilly,urad dal,mustard seeds to the pan and dry roast it.
3. Grind the roasted items along with grated coconut,tamarind,salt and curry leaves.Add little water to it while grinding. the chammanthi should be thick,not watery.
4. serve with rice or Porridge.