Poondu Chutney
This poondu chutney aka garlic chutney is an easy to make spicy chutney but tasty one that can be served with flatbreads, idli, dosa as well as a sandwich spread.
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Ingredients
- 15-20 Garlic
- 8-10 Dried red chilies
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Tamarind
- 1¼ tsp Salt
- 3-4 tbsp Sesame oil
- ½ tsp Mustard
- 1 sprig Curry leaf
- ⅙ tsp Asafetida
Instructions
- Soak the dried red chilies in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the soaked chili (reserve the water), garlic, tamarind, and salt. Add the reserved water step by step and grind to a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and when it splutters add the split urad dhal, fry for 30-40 seconds. Add the asafetida and curry leaves, fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground garlic-chili mixture and cook the chutney for 3-4 minutes until the oil separates.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.Serve as a dip for idli, dosa, flatbreads or use as a sandwich spread.
