Onion Chutney

Chutneys are runny dips ,which are served alongside the breakfast items  like kuzhipaniyaram, dosai, idly, oothappam, ravadosai, pongal, ravaidly etc.  There are hundreds of varieties of chutneys and the  onion chutney is one of  the most common one, but a little different in taste.

Even though the  coconut, tomato, mint, coriander and peanut chutneys are popular, do try this chutney, which is spicy and tangy.

The onion chutney  can be made quickly, without a fuss and is delicious.

Recipe taken from Cook and See Part – 1.

Ingredients

  • Onions 4 to 5 ( medium size ) chopped fine,
  • Red chillies 10 to 12 ,
  • Tamarind (new) 10 grams,
  • Salt 2 teaspoon or as desired,
  • Asafoetida ½ teaspoon (powdered) or compounded asafoetida a small bit (less than ¼ of an inch),
  • Oil 6 to 8 teaspoon,
  • Mustard 1 teaspoon,
  • Black gram dal 2 teaspoon.

Method

  1. Grind  the red chilies along with salt, asafoetida, tamarind to a smooth paste, adding a little water.
  2. In a kadai or griddle, heat oil, add mustard. As it splutters, add black gram dal. Add onions and shallow fry to golden brown in low heat.
  3. Add the  ground paste and cook in low heat for a four to five minutes. Stir while cooking.
  4. Remove, cool and serve.