Red Chilli Chutney

Milagai chutney (Kaara Chutney) is one of the best combo for idly, dosa & paniyaram. This chutney can be made in a jiffy with less ingredients. It is more ideal for travel & also those who are on diet, as it is made without coconut. Its a fiery hot chutney, as red chilli is added as the main ingredient. Those who like spicy side dishes must give this a try. I'm sure you will have 2 more idlies extra than your regular diet:)

Red Chilli Chutney Recipe

Preparation time : 5 mins | Cooking time : 10 mins | Serves : 2
Category : Sidedish | Recipe : South Indian

Ingredients

To Grind:
Dry red chillies - 5
Shallots (small onions) - 20 nos or Big onion - 1
Garlic pods - 4
Tomato (small) - 1
Tamarind - a big pinch

Salt as needed

To Temper:
Olive oil / any cooking oil - 2 tsp
Sesame Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - few

Method

1. Soak tamarind and extract the pulp.

2. Grind all the ingredients coarsely given under To Grind, along with the tamarind pulp.

3. Heat oil in a pan and temper mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.

4. Transfer the coarsely ground paste to the tempered items and stir it occasionally in medium flame till the raw smell leaves.

Serve this fiery hot chutney with hot spongy idlies, dosas or paniyarams.

Points to be noted

• If you want a less spicy chutney, you can reduce red chillies according to your spice level.