firstly, in a small bowl soak 8 dried red chilli with 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
now in a pan take 3 tsp oil and roast 18 clove garlic.
once the blister appears on garlic add 3 shallots.
saute until the onions and garlic turn golden brown.
cool the mixture completely, and transfer to the blender.
also add small ball sized tamarind, ½ tsp salt and soaked dried red chill
blend to smooth paste adding water as required.
in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
now add in prepared chutney and cook for a minute.
after a minute, the oil will start to release out.
finally, enjoy poondu chutney or garlic chutney with idli.