Onion Chutney

                  Onion Chutney is prepared in many ways, with minor variations in the combination of the ingredients.My method is documented, at least to help my children.

                    The ingredients are the same for the Onion Chutney and the Tomato Chutney.In Onion chutney, the Onion is more than the Tomatoes.This Chutney goes well with Idli, Dosai and Uppuma.

Onion Chutney

To serve 2 :
Ingredients:

Onion   2
Tomato  1
Red Chilly   2-4
Channa Dhal  / Kadalai Paruppu  1 tbsp.
Garlic ( optional )   3 pods
Grated coconut   2 tbsp.
Salt,  oil,Hing

For Seasoning :

 Mustard,  Curry leaves,  Split Urad Dhal.


Method :

1. Heat oil in a Kadai,add Hing, roast the red Chilly, and the Channa Dhal till they start turning red giving an aroma. Set aside.

2. Heat the same Kadai, saute the sliced Onions, Garlic with little salt till they become golden brown. Add the sliced Tomato and saute till they shrink.Add the coconut, give a quick stir and switch off.Cool.

3. Powder the roasted red Chilly and the Channa Dhal in a dry mixer.Then add all the sauteed ingredients, salt and grind coarsely,adding some water if required.

4. Season with the given ingredients. The common but tasty Onion chutney is ready.Those who are particular to include Tamarind,can soak a small piece in warm water and grind with the other ingredients.