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Onion chutney recipe - Quick and easy version

The simple onion chutney recipe

Jane Sheeba
Onion chutney is a popular side dish among south Indians. Here’s a quick and easy way to prepare onion chutney for your breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • Main ingredients
  • Pearl onions - 1 Cup
  • Garlic cloves optional - 5-8
  • Red chillies - 6-8 depending upon the type of chilli you use and the spice level you prefer, you can adjust this accordingly
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 tsp
  • To temper:
  • Urad dhal - 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Oil - 1/2 tsp
  • Curly leaves - a bunch

Instructions
 

  • Take a kadai and add a tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the red chillies and garlic cloves.
  • Once the chillies and garlic have got cooked slightly remove them from the kadai and keep aside.
  • In the same kadai, add the onions and saute until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Remove the onions from the kadai and allow them to cool.
  • Grind onions, garlic, red chillies along with salt and a tablespoon of water.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of oil in the same kadai and add urad dhal.
  • Once it slightly changes color, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add in the curry leaves and immediately switch off the stove.
  • Remove from heat and top the chutney with this seasoning.