Onion Tamarind Chutney
Description
This is a delicious South Indian chutney traditionally served with idlis or dosa, the famous Indian rice pancake.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons oil, divided
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds
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5 small fresh red chile peppers
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2 medium onion, chopped
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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1 tablespoon tamarind paste
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1 pinch ground turmeric
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1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
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salt to taste
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6 curry leaves
Directions
1
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.
2
Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3
Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
4
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.