Onion Chutney / Vengaya Chutney

Posted on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 | 3 Comments | Print Print | Email Email

Cook Time : 15 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Onion Chutney / Vengaya Chutney
A spicy onion and red chili chutney. Tastes good with any sort of dosa or idili. Can be prepared and refrigerated for 2-4 days.

Ingredients :
Big Onion 1 no
Red Chilli 10 nos
Tamarind 1 inch
Salt to taste
Sesame Oil 2 tbsp
Mustard 1/2 tsp
Split Urad dhal 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves 1 strand
Directions:
  1. Step 1

    Soak Red chilli & Tamarind in water for 30 min. Grind Onion, Red chilli, Tamarind, Salt in Mixi with less water.

  2. Step 2

    In a pan pour oil. When hot, add mustard, split Urad dhal and Curry Leaves. After Mustard splutters add the ground paste. Allow it to boil and add oil little in middle if necessary. Stir often to avoid over burn. When the oil segregates take off from the Stove.

Tips :
  • Use Sesame Oil for better taste.
  • Chutney would be little spicy, if you want you can reduce the number of red chili.

(*) Recipe from my Mother-in-law.

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3 Responses to “Onion Chutney / Vengaya Chutney”

  1. Kiran says:

    Tried it and it was yum.

  2. Kumarasundaram says:

    I guess Nirmal should be a hot guy….!!!!
    Had 10 Red Chillies with 1 Onion right from his childhood…???!!!!???

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