Vengaya Chutney / Shallot Chutney

Vengaya chutney is a very tasty and easy to prepare shallot chutney goes well with idly, dosa and uthappam.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Vengaya Chutney / Shallot Chutney.

Ingredients:-

Shallots.           -10
Dry red chilly.   -3
Garlic cloves.    -2
Tamarind.          -a small piece
Mint leaves.       -2 tbsp
Urad dal.            -1tsp
Chana dal.          -1tsp
Mustard seeds.   -1tsp
Cumin seeds.      -1tsp
Curry leaves.       -few
Mint leaves.         -2 tbsp
Coriander leaves. -2 tbsp
Salt.                      -to taste
Coconut oil.          -2 tsp

Instructions:-

Peel and remove the outer skin of shallots and wash well. Chop coriander leaves and mint leaves. Keep aside.

Method:-

1). Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a pan. Add urad dal and chana dal and roast till golden brown. Add shallots, dry red chilly, garlic and tamarind into the pan and saute well until shallots turn translucent. Add chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute well and switch off the flame. Allow the shallots mixture to cool. Once cooled grind the shallot mixture into a smooth paste. Transfer the ground chutney to a bowl.

2). Heat 1tsp coconut oil in a small pan for seasoning. Splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add curry leaves and saute in oil. Switch off the flame and pour the seasoning into the ground chutney. Add required salt and mix well.

Very tasty Vengaya Chutney / Shallot Chutney is ready to serve with idly, dosa, uthappam.