Heat oil in a pan, add chana dal, roast till it becomes golden brown.

Add garlic pods.

Add red chilis, cook for a minute and turn off the flame.

Cool down the mixture, add it in a mixer jar.

Add grated coconut, tamarind, and salt.

Add water and make it a smooth paste.

In a small pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, allow it to crackle and add curry leaves.

Add seasoning with chutney and serve with hot rice.