Kara means spicy and true to it’s name Kara Chutney is a spicy an tangy chutney best suited for many items like idli,dosa and kuzhi paniyaram.All are very fond of this chutney.This is a chettinad special and I make it often. So when yesterday I made kuzhi paniyarams,I couldn’t resist myself in making this tasty chutney.Usually red chillies are on a higher side in this chutney but you can adjust it to your taste buds.Onions and tomatoes well blended with tamarind and red chilles are perfect as a best combo for dosas and idlis.Do try it and let me know..
INGREDIENTS
| Tomato | 2 |
| Onion | 2 |
| Tamarind | a gooseberry |
| Red Chilles | 6 |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil | 2 tsp |
TO TEMPER
| Mustard | 1/2 tsp |
| Urad Dal | 1/2 tsp |
| Oil | 1/4 tsp |
HOW TO MAKE
- Soak tamarind and red chillies in hot water seperately for half an hour.Chop onions and tomatoes and fry them in a pan seperately.
- Transfer onion tomato mix in to a blender.Add red chillies,tamarind and salt.Grind it to a smooth paste.In a pan add oil and add mustard and urad dal to temper.Add the ground paste and fry it oil leaves the sides.
- Kara Chutney is ready.Enjoy it as a side dish for idlis or dosas or almost anything.
Notes
- You can decrease the red chillies if you want the chutney to be less spicier.
- Keep the consistency medium,as thicker chutney will turn out as a thokku.
- You can add a pod of garlic while frying.
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