Onion Chutney

A spicy chutney with chilli, onion, garlic and curry leaves. Its a great accompaniment to wade, idli, dosa and even appams.

Ingredients

• Onion - 2 Big, roughly chopped 
• Kadala Paruppu/Channa Dal - 1 tbsp 
• Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp 
• Dried Red Chilles - 2 or 3 
• Tamarind - 1 inch piece 
• Salt to taste 
• Oil - 1 tbsp 

Method

Heat a Kadai with oil, add the kadala paruppu/channa dal and fry for a couple of minutes then add the red chillies and fry till the dal turn golden brown. Take care not to burn it.

Transfer it to a plate. Take care not to drain the oil along with the dals.

Now add fennel seeds onions and tamarind and saute.

Add salt to taste and saute till the onions are browned. 

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Transfer the dal and red chilly to the chutney jar of the mixie and grind.

Then add the sauteed onions and grind. You can add a tsp of water if you find it difficult to grind.

This chutney can be slightly coarse. No need to grind to smooth paste. 

Enjoy with idli and dosa.