Onion Tamarind Chutney

Name: Onion Tamarind Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil, divided; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 5 small fresh red chile peppers; 2 medium onion, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 pinch ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed; 0.5 teaspoon mustard seed; salt to taste; 6 curry leaves

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This is a delicious South Indian chutney traditionally served with idlis or dosa, the famous Indian rice pancake.

Submitted by delicia annie James

Published on December 20, 2019

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil, divided
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
5 small fresh red chile peppers
2 medium onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
½ teaspoon mustard seed
salt to taste
6 curry leaves

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116	Calories
4g	Fat
20g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 14mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 67mg	74%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 499mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.