ONION CHUTNEY/ONION CHAMANTHI

Onion chutney/onion chammanthi

Ingredients

• Coconut Oil-2 Tablespoon
• Shallots-1 Cup
• Red Chilly Powder-1 Tablespoon (Up To Your Spice Level)
• Coriander Powder-2 Tablespoon
• Mustard Seeds-1 Teaspoon
• Urad Dal-2 Teaspoon
• Whole Red Chilly-1-2
• Curry Leaves-1 String
• Tamarind –Small Piece
• Salt-As Required

Method

STEP-1

Mix red chilly powder and coriander powder in a bowl. (By adding little water)Set aside.

STEP-2

Heat 2 tablespoon of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves. Saute until dal turns light brown.

STEP-3

Then add red chilly coriander paste. Sauté until the raw smell of masala goes out.

STEP-4

Add shallots and saute until it soft.

Then add the tamarind piece and saute it for 1 minute.

STEP-5

Leave it to cool. Then grind everything together to a smooth paste adding salt and enough water.

Onion chutney is a great accompaniment to idli and dosa

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