About a decade ago, I visited Rameshwaram- A popular pilgrimage spot
in Tamilnadu. While returning from Rameshwaram, I had idlis for dinner
at Karaikudi . Karaikudi is situated in Sivaganga district in
Tamilnadu. The region is famous for its Chettinad cuisine. Normally, I
prefer dosa to idli. But the idli and chutney at this place was very
tasty.
The idli was little coarse ,grainy and spongy in texture. I postulated the presence of rice rava in the idli, but my mother inferred that the coarsely ground rice batter imparted the texture. Spicy raw onion chutney was a perfect complement to the idli. As an avid cook, I was able to decipher the ingredients in the chutney.
Onions ,red chillies,garlic cloves,raw tamarind is blended to thick paste using very little water. The chutney is then seasoned with mustard and curry leaves. I fell in love with the flavour of the chutney and replicated the same on returning home. Then on,this chutney has become a mainstay in my breakfast menu. This chutney can be paired with idli,dosa,idiyappam,vadai. I personally love this chutney with idli and upma
The idli was little coarse ,grainy and spongy in texture. I postulated the presence of rice rava in the idli, but my mother inferred that the coarsely ground rice batter imparted the texture. Spicy raw onion chutney was a perfect complement to the idli. As an avid cook, I was able to decipher the ingredients in the chutney.
Onions ,red chillies,garlic cloves,raw tamarind is blended to thick paste using very little water. The chutney is then seasoned with mustard and curry leaves. I fell in love with the flavour of the chutney and replicated the same on returning home. Then on,this chutney has become a mainstay in my breakfast menu. This chutney can be paired with idli,dosa,idiyappam,vadai. I personally love this chutney with idli and upma
INGREDIENTS :
RAW ONION- 1 LARGE OR 2 MEDIUM SIZE
RED CHILLIES- 2-3 NOS
TAMARIND - Small piece
GARLIC CLOVES- 2 NOS
SALT TO TASTE
FOR SEASONING :
OIL- 3 TSP
MUSTARD- 3/4 TSP
CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS
PROCEDURE :
1. Chop onions,garlic cloves and keep it aside.
2. In a mixer jar take chopped onions,tamarind,red chillies , garlic cloves and salt and grind to fine paste.
3. Prepare the seasoning and add it to the chutney.
4. You can store this chutney for maximum of 2-3 days in the refrigerator and not more than that.
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