Chettinad Fried Chutney
by Priya Alagappan
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In Chettinad food, the most important spices used are whole red chillies, and sombu (fennel seed) pattai (cinnamon), lavangam (cloves), bay leaf, karu miLagu (peppercorn), jeeragam (cumin seeds), and venthayam (fenugreek).
I learnt this chutney from my mother in law. As she hails from chettinad region , i learnt many recipes from her after my marriage. This Vadhaki Araitha chutney is the best combination with Idli, Dosa, Adai, Wheat Dosa etc.
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Chettinad Fried Chutney recipe - How to make Chettinad Fried Chutney
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4Makes 3 to 4 servings
Method- Make seasoning by heat a kadai with 2 tsp of oil and add all the above ingredients one bye one.
- First add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- After it splutters, add urad dal and chana dal.
- Fry them for a sec and add both green chillies and red chillies.
- Saute well till the colour changes.
- Now add the chopped shallots, salt and saute them for 5 mins till they turn transparent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes becomes soft and smooth.
- Last add the coriander leaves and give a stir.
- Once its done, turn off the flame and allow to cool down.
- Grind all the mixture in a blender or mixie, coarsely.
- Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
- Enjoy this chutney with hot idli/dosa.
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This recipe was contributed by Priya Alagappan on 17 Oct 2014
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