Piyava Chutney

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Ingredients

2 medium	onions
1 tablespoon	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
2 tablespoons	freshly grated coconut
2 to 3	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 small	tamarind piece
1	salt to taste
1 handful	coriander leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and finely chop the onions.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add urad dal and fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Add dried red chilies and fry for a few seconds until they puff up.
6. 6 Add asafoetida and mix well.
7. 7 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
8. 8 Add freshly grated coconut and sauté for another 2 minutes.
9. 9 Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
10. 10 Transfer the mixture to a blender, add tamarind and salt, and grind to a coarse paste. Add a little water if necessary.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.