Cookbook:Onion Chutney

| Indian Cuisine

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 tsp oil
 * 2 tbsp channa dhal
 * 2 medium-sized red onions, coarsely chopped
 * 3 pieces of coconut, each 1x1 inch
 * 1 tsp tamarind paste
 * 4–6 dried red chile peppers
 * Salt to taste

Procedure

 * 1) In a shallow pan, heat the oil. Add the chana dal, and stir until the dal is roasted.
 * 2) Add the onions, and 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.
 * 3) When cooled, blend together the onion mixture, coconut, chillies, tamarind, and salt until it makes a smooth paste. Add a few teaspoons of water if necessary.