Moongachi Chutney

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	green gram (moong dal)
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	fresh coconut, grated
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons	green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger, grated
1 teaspoon	sugar
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the green gram (moong dal) in a pan on medium heat until it turns light brown and aromatic. Allow it to cool.
2. 2 Grind the roasted moong dal into a coarse powder using a grinder or mortar and pestle.
3. 3 In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
4. 4 Add grated ginger and chopped green chilies to the pan, sautéing for a minute.
5. 5 Mix in the grated coconut and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 In a mixing bowl, combine the moong dal powder, sautéed mixture, chopped coriander leaves, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
7. 7 Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
8. 8 Adjust seasoning according to taste and serve.