Coriander Seeds - Onion Chutney

Corainder seeds – Onion Chutney is a variation from the usual onion chutneys we consume. It is very simple to make and different to taste.

 

This chutney can be a good accompaniment for all kinds of idlies and dosas and even chapathis.

 

Ingredients:

 

Big Onions -  4 (chopped to medium size)

Coriander seeds – ¾ tsp

Whole Urud Dhal (white) – ½ tsp

Channa Dhal – ½ tsp

Garlic pods – 2

Red Chillies – 2 or 3 (depending on your spice)

Oil – 2 tsp

Seasoning ingredients: Oil – 1 tsp, mustard seeds – 1 tsp, broken urud dhal – 1 tsp, hing – ½ tsp, curry leaves – 8

 

 

Method:

 

1. In one teaspoon of oil, first fry the coriander seeds, channa dhal and urud dhal together until the coriander seeds emanates nice aroma and the dhals turn light brown (don’t burn them by overcooking) and then remove.

 

2. In the same oil, add the garlic pods and red chilly powder and fry them for a minute.

 

3. Add another teaspoon of oil and sauté the onions until translucent.

 

4. Cool all the above and grind together all except the onions. Once they are grounded, add the onion and required water and salt and grind to a coarse paste.

 

5. Season as given and pour onto the chutney and mix well.