Firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and roast ¾ cup peanut, ¼ cup putani.
Roast until the roasted gram dal changes colour.
Add 5 chilli, 2 tbsp pudina, 1 inch ginger and roast slightly.
Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
Add 1 cup coconut, a small piece tamarind, ½ tsp salt and 1 cup water.
Grind to smooth paste adding water as required.
Now add ½ cup coriander, ½ cup water. Pulse and grind to get a good texture of coriander.
Now transfer to a large bowl.
Add water to the mixer jar and pour the water into the chutney adjusting the consistency.
Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
To prepare the tempering, heat 2 tbsp oil. Splutter, 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, 3 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
Splutter the tempering and pour over the chutney. Mix well.
Finally, enjoy the Idli Chutney Recipe with hot steamed idli.