In a pan add little oil followed by gram dal.Once the dal is nicely fried add in onions & ginger. Now goes in chopped tomatoes. Saute till it becomes mushy.

Add grated coconut. Cook for a min & switch off the flame.Let the mixture cool down.Add in mixture to the blender followed by red chilli powder & salt.

Grind the mixture into fine paste.Season the chutney with tempering of oil,asafoetida & curry leaves.(this is optional).Its ready..