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onion mint chutney
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Vengaya Chutney- Onion Chutney

Onion Mint Chutney- A simple and easy chutney using onions and mint. This pairs well with idli, dosa and paniyaram.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Indian- South, South Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 110kcal

Equipment

  • 1 heavy bottomed frying pan
  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Onion sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup Mint leaves tightly packed
  • 1 tbsp Urad dal
  • 1.5 tsp Tamarind paste
  • 4 Dry red chilies
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame Oil divided
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 10 Curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add urad dal and dry red chilies and fry till dal begins to brown.
  • Next, Add tamarind and onions and fry till translucent.
  • Now, add mint leaves next and the salt.
  • Fry till the mint just wilts.
  • Once done, switch off flame and let cool.
  • Once cool, grind to a smooth paste in a blender.
  • Transfer the chutney to a clean air tight container.
  • Heat a small pan with 1 tsp oil.
  • Pop the mustard seeds and add urad dal and curry leaves.
  • Once dal begins to brown, add the tempering to the chutney and mix well.
  • Serve with idli or dosa

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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