Here is a Chutney, which goes well with not only Tiffin Varieties...Dosa varieties...rotis, stuffed parathas...can be used as a thogayal...this chutney is a real treasure, to be the side of so many dishes....and it is very healthy too...
Has in it
Small Onions.......which contain antioxidants and reduce cholesterol levels
Big Onions......which contain Cancer-fighting compounds abd boost bone density
Ginger.....Contains Gingerol which has medicinal properties
Garlic.....prevents Dementia and Alzheimer
Curry leaves.....reduce heart disease risk factors
Coriander leaves ........full of Vitamin K, plays an important role in helping blood clot
Mint leaves........relieve indigestion and improve brain function
Tomatoes......loaded with Lycopene, protects your cells from damaging...
Coconut.......controls diabetes and has anti-ageing effects on body
And almost all these are easily available at home...we don't have to run for any exotic ingredient...
and on top of everything, very easy to make and very tasty too!!!
I have served with Wheat dosas!!!
Ingredients
Small Onions - 1 small cup
Big Onion - 1, chopped
Tomatoes - 2, chopped
Ginger - 1 tsp, chopped
Garlic - 4 pods
Curry leaves - 1 small cup
Coriander leaves - 1 small cup
Mint leaves - 1 small cup
Fresh grated coconut - 2 tbsps
Tamarind paste - 3/4 tsp
Jaggery - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
To Season
Cooking oil - 2 - 3 tbsps
Hing powder
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Split Urad dhal - 1 1/2 tsps
Channa dhal - 11/2 tsps
Red chillies - 3-4
Recipe Cuisine : South Indian; Category: Side to tiffins, rotis and rice
Prep time: 10 mts; Cooking time: 10 mts
Serves 3-4
Cooking oil heated in a pan, hing powder, mustard, split urad and channa dhal added
Sauteed till the seasoning become golden in color and mustards splutter
Now, chopped ginger , garlic pods, red chillies and small onions added, sauteed on medium flame for 3-4 minutes
Big onions, chopped, are added now
Now enter the chopped tomatoes
jaggery and salt to taste added
After the tomatoes become mushy, add the 3 greens...mint, curry and Cilantro/coriander
Add tamarind paste, and saute well, till all the greens shrink in size and lose their raw smell
Switch off, now add the coconut
Mix well, allow the mixture to cool nicely
Load into a blender jar, and grind to a smooth chutney!
Here it is!!!
This post first appeared in www.malpatskitchen.com
Notes
* Garlic is optional
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