Horse Gram Chammanthi (Muthira Chammanthi)

Ingredients

• Horse gram - 2 tbsp
• Dry red chilies - 6 whole
• Urad dal (uzhunnu parippu) - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 2 clove
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Tamarind - 1 whole
• Curry leaves
• Coconut - 1 cup
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat a dry pan over low flame and dry-roast the horse gram, stirring frequently until the grains turn brown and smell nutty; take care not to let them burn.
2. 2Add the dry red chilies, urad dal and mustard seeds to the same pan and dry-roast them briefly until the spices become fragrant and slightly darker.
3. 3Remove the pan from the heat and let the roasted ingredients cool for a little while so they grind more easily.
4. 4Place the roasted mix in a grinder with grated coconut, the small piece of tamarind, curry leaves and salt; grind while adding a little water until the chammanthi is thick, not watery.
5. 5Spoon the chammanthi into a serving bowl and enjoy it with rice or porridge. Optional: drizzle a little coconut oil over the chammanthi for extra aroma.