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Mint-Onion Chutney

Veg

Sauteed chili, shallots, and mint ground with coconut and tamarind, finished with a mustard-dal tempering.

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
CategoriesChutney

Ingredients

  • 7 Green chili
  • 10 Peeled small onions (shallots)
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 cup Picked mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Grated coconut
  • as needed Salt
  • சிறு நெல்லிக்காயளவு Tamarind
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Mustard seeds (for tempering)
  • 1 Teaspoon Chana dal (for tempering)
  • a small amount Asafoetida powder (for tempering)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add the chili and coriander seeds, mix, then finally add the onion and mint, and saute for one minute.
  2. Add the grated coconut, mix, and remove from heat right away.
  3. Once cooled, add salt and the soaked tamarind, and grind into a thick chutney.
  4. Heat a little oil, temper mustard seeds and chana dal, mix in asafoetida powder, and stir into the chutney.