Onion Tamarind Chutney

This is a delicious South Indian chutney traditionally served with idlis or dosa, the famous Indian rice pancake.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons oil, divided
• 5 small fresh red chile peppers
• 6 curry leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Step 3

Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.

Step 4

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.