How To Make South Indian Style Onion Chutney At Home?

By Shubhi Kumar
06 Feb 2025, 13:30 IST

Want to prepare South Indian-style onion chutney at home to pair it with dosa and idli? Check out this easy recipe and prepare it without any hassle. Tap to read!

Ingredients

Four red onions, ten dried red chillies, two tbsp oil, half tbsp urad dal, half tbsp chana dal, one tsp cumin, one-fourth tsp methi, ten cloves half tsp salt, small ball-sized tamarind.

Roast the Spices

In a pan heat oil. Roast dried red chillies, urad dal, chana dal, cumin, and methi seeds until golden brown.

Stir the Onions

Meanwhile, prepare the mixture, and add the finely chopped red onions. Mix until they are soft and slightly browned.

Add Tamarind

Once ready, add a golf ball-sized dollop of tamarind and some water. Add a couple of minutes for the flavour to blend in.

Grind the Mixture

Let it cool down a bit. Afterwards, grind it into a smooth paste, adding a little water as required.

Season and Serve

Add salt to taste. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve with dosa, idli, or rice. Enjoy the delicious chutney!

Information credits

This recipe is sourced from the food website of Hebbars Kitchen, which offers homemade recipes. You can make alterations to this recipe to suit your needs and tastes.