One fine day he asked if I can give him orange looking chutney which is generally served in restaurants here. So I took help from local friends and made it for him. Now he’s teacher is pleased that his student has blended well amongst his classmates during lunch time and he too has developed a taste for ethnic South Indian food and snacks and I appreciate his Class Teacher to educate the benefits of healthy food and harmful effects of junk food to the students. Madam, if you are reading it Kudos to you!
Ingredients:
1 cup Small Onion (shallots)
5-6 Dry Red chillies
1 tbsp Urad dal
Tamarind , small lemon size (I like little tangy so I add generously)
Salt to taste
Sesame Oil as required or you can use any vegetable oil
Tempering:
1 tsp Oil
A pinch of Asafoetida
A spring of Curry leaves
1/2 Urad Dal
Method:
Wash the shallots properly and soak in warm water for some time, this will help to remove the skin easily.
Take little oil in a heavy bottom pan, add urad dal seeds and fry for few seconds. Add dry red chillies and fry for another minute. Now take out both from the pan and keep aside. In the same pan add shallots and keep stirring until shallots turn golden brown.
Turn off the flame and let this cool down. Transfer shallots, chilli-urad dal seeds into a coffee grinder and add small ball of tamarind in it.
Add salt to taste and grind this to form a smooth paste. Sprinkle some water if it is too thick for you. Now transfer prepared chutney to a serving bowl and temper with items under 'tempering' and serve with Idli /Dosa or with any fried item.
My most favorite chutney.super
ReplyDeleteYes, I was surprised to see this chutney recipe at your blog! But then, local ingredients and local flavours are always welcome, right? So looks like your son is also taking the route of ' the way to his friends' heart is through their stomachs' :-)
ReplyDeletemmmm..... I am lazy to grate coconut. Tommorow I will prepare this for dosa.. Thanks dear......
ReplyDeletei just love this combo of crispy dosa and onion chutney..
ReplyDeletelove small onion it is so flavourful na? so tempting chutney
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking dosa and chutney, looks to tempting :)
ReplyDeleteDelicious and tasty chutney ..Very tempting dear :) Very happy to follow you ..Will be happy if u follow me back !!
ReplyDeletePerfectly done Deepa.. Just like we would love at home. .spicy and tangy... Great going...
ReplyDeleteha ha :) guess your son is helping you learn new dishes now! Wonderful preparation Deepa…
ReplyDeletelooks sooo tempting n delicious...
ReplyDeleteI loved the intro! :) I guess the world is becoming so small, that it shouldn't actually be a surprise! When we can cook continental and other cuisines, then this is also possible! The only thing that makes me lazy about this chutney is the peeling of shallots, but the end result is always worth it! Looks absolutely yummy...
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I made onion chutney! Your pics are tempting me to make them soon :)
ReplyDeleteYou have learnt the art of folding dosa Deepa...love that style...onion chutney looks tempting....
ReplyDeleteOh this chutney sound really good, your son is lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteNice one .. Tempting pictures
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav chutneys, It taste so good with dosa. Beautiful clicks.
ReplyDeleteThis onion chutney looks so good. I love onions! I can see how delicious it is eaten with just any bread!
ReplyDeleteOnion chutney loloking so tempting.......!
ReplyDeleteChutney is so much needed with dosa...never tried onion chutney..looks fab :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great.. Will give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteIts always fun to try new cuisines no?! :) A good recipe, haven't tried this version so definitely on my list
ReplyDeleteNot a surprise!! Even I am discovering and learning new South Indian recipes as my kid really likes the cuisine...Very nicely done chutney!!! Wud make some over the weekend along with dosa!!
ReplyDeleteNever tried a chutney made with onion but the recipe looks great so will try it now.
ReplyDeleteI'm from Madurai and we cook this a lot. Add some tomatoes and it becomes tomato chutney. I love learning new recipes too.
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