Oats Chutney Powder

Another interesting way of incorporating oats in an Indian kitchen and thanks to Priya Suresh. This wonderful idea of adding oats to a spice powder came from her, who had posted another version during last marathon. It sounded so interesting that I tried it last week and nobody could point out the difference between the regular chutney powder and this oats one.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup oats (I used quick oats).
• 1/4 cup chana dal / Bengal gram
• 1/4 cup urad dal / Split, skinned blackgram
• 1/4 cup dried coconut grated
• 12 red chillies (Less or more depending upon the spiciness preferred.)
• 1 tbsp tamarind
• 2 Tbsp jaggery
• 2 stalks of curry leaves
• Salt to taste

Method:
* Toast chana dal and urad dal in a pan on medium flame until they start to change the color. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool.
Add oats and red chillies to the same pan and toast for a minute. Let them cool as well. Dry toast curry leaves and keep them aside.
* Now add all the ingredients to a grinder / blender and grind the mixture to the desired consistency. I usually prefer a coarse powder.
* Store it in airtight container and use it as a side dish for breakfast items like dosa, idli, rice or with plain rice and ghee.

Source:Veggie Platter