Onion chutney
Onion chutney is a delicious sweet-and-sour chutney used as a side dish for many South Indian snacks and breakfast items. It is one of the components used in Masala Dosa assembly.
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions(red onions preferred) coarsely chopped
- 3 Coconut square pieces
- 2 tbsp chana dal
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp tamarind
- 4-6 dried red chilli pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow pan, heat the oil. Add the chana dal, stir till the dal is roasted.
- Add the onions, stir fry them till they become transparent and the edges turn golden brown. Turn off the heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
- When cooled, blend together the onions, coconut, chillies, tamarind, salt till it makes a smooth paste. Add a few teaspoons of water if necessary.
