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kara chutney recipe | how to make kara chutney | side dish for dosa

easy kara chutney recipe | how to make kara chutney | side dish for dosa
Course chutney
Cuisine south indian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 3 dried kashmiri red chilli
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • small piece tamarind
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp water

for tempering:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • ¾ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp urad dal
  • few curry leaves

Instructions

  • firstly, in a tawa heat 2 tsp oil and roast 1 tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp chana dal and 3 dried kashmiri red chilli.
  • roast till the dal turns slightly golden brown.
  • further add ½ onion, 2 clove garlic and saute till the onions change colour.
  • now add 1 tomato and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • cool the mixture completely and transfer to the blender.
  • add in small piece tamarind and ½ tsp salt.
  • blend to smooth paste adding 3 tbsp or more water.
  • pour the tempering over chutney and mix well.
  • finally, serve kara chutney with dosa / idli.