Red jalepeno chutney
South Indian style red jalepeno chutney
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 red jalepenos
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp urad dal
- 2-3 red chili
- Tiny piece tamarind
- 3 tsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- Salt a needed
- Curry leaves few
Instructions
- In a pan, add oil and throw in the urad dal, red chilli, roughly chopped onion, and roughly chopped jalapenos. Saute till the dal turns golden brown, saute in a medium flame.
- Switch off the flame and add tamarind and salt. Allow this to cool.
- When it is completely cool, grind it ina mixer into a smooth paste by adding a little water while grinding.
- Transfer it to a bowl and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- Serve with hot idlis| dosa. Even this will taste nice with chapatis too.
Notes
• Urad dal can be replaced with channa dal too.
• You can add garlic while sauteing to enhance the flavor.
• Curry leaves, or coriander leaves, can be added while grinding to give more taste.
• Red jalapeno chutney pairs well with idli, dosa, and chapati.