Kolam by Sudha Balaji

Bombay chutney Ingredients Gram dhall flour ( kadalai maavu or besan ) - one small cup Turmeric powder - half tea spoon Chilli powder - half tea spoon or less Asafoetida - to sprinkle on chutney Tomatoes - one big size finely chopped Onions - optional  Mix gram dhall flour, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sprinkle asafoetida and add salt to taste.  Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and then add water so that the solution is watery or dilute because the besan flour has the tendency to thicken or clog when we heat.  In a pan add oil, saute with mustard seeds, urad dhall, curry leaves. Add tomatoes to this and fry.  If onions are to be added they should be added first for frying before adding tomatoes. After frying the tomatoes add the solution of gram dhall flour and other ingredients and stir for a few minutes. When the solution becomes thick cooking is complete.  Remove from the stove and add coriander leaves. Some add a pinch of sugar to give a different tast...