Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tbsp chana dal. Sauté until the dal turns slightly brown.
Add some curry leaves, 2 chopped green chilies, 1-inch ginger, 1 tsp tamarind, and ¼ cup peanuts. Sauté well.
Then add ¼ cup coconut and sauté for a minute.
Transfer the chutney mixture to a plate and let it cool.
Add the cooled mixture to a mixer jar along with ½ cup water and grind it.
The chutney is ready.
For tempering, heat 1 tbsp oil in a tadka pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp urad dal; sauté well.
Then add some curry leaves and 2 dried red chilies. Sauté briefly.
Add the tempering to the chutney and mix well.
Hotel-style coconut chutney is ready. Serve with dosa.