Easy and healthy side dish for idli dosa made with chayote squash, cranberry and carrots. This chutney goes well with rice too
Add oil to a pan and when it gets hot, add the urad dal, garlic, tamarind (if using), green chillies, coriander seeds and saute until the spices give out a nice aroma. Remove it and set it aside to cool.
Now add the veggies (chayote squash, carrot, cranberries) salt needed for the veggies and saute until the squash becomes a little soft.
When done, grind the veggies and the roasted spices from above with very little water to a smooth chutney.
Serve with idlis/ dosa or rice. Alternatively you can also make a tadka of mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves and add it to the chutney.
Can substitute the cranberries with a small piece of tamarind.
Green chillies gives it a better flavour than red chillies. But you could always use red chilly powder or paprika as needed for some heat.
Can also add a tbsp of coconut to the chutney.