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KARA CHUTNEY (TAMILNADU STYLE)

Preethi Prasad
Kara Chutney is Spicy and Tangy with vibrant red color from the Kashmiri Chillies. Serve with Idli , Dosa , Paniyaram or Appam . Goes well with Rice too.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Nos Ripe Red Tomatoes chopped
  • 10 Nos Shallots
  • 6 Nos Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies
  • 3 Nos Dry Red Chilli (Spicy Variety)
  • 4 Nos Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tbsp Channa Dal
  • 1 Tsp Urad Dal
  • 1 Piece Small Piece of Tamrind
  • 2 Tbsp Gingelly Oil
  • Salt to taste

For Tempering :

  • 2 Tsp Gingelly Oil
  • 8 Nos Curry Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 Tbsp Gingelly Oil ina wok. Once the oil is hot add channa dal , urad dal and dry red chillies.
  • Fry till the dals change colour. Now add garlic pods and saute well.
  • Next add shallots and saute untill they change color slightly.
  • Now add the chopped tomatoes , tamrind piece and saute untill they are soft and mushy.
  • Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
  • Add salt to the tomato onion mixture and blend to a smooth paste. I have not added water.
  • Transfer the Contents to a bowl.

For Tempering

  • Heat 2 Tsp Oil in a small pan.
  • Add curry leaves and mustard . Once it starts to splutter add Asafoetida or hing.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Pour the tempering over the chutney.
  • Serve with Idli , Dosa, Det Dosa, Paniyaram , Appam or Rice and Enjoy.........................

Notes

  1. Always use Gingelly oil for best results. It elevated the taste of the chutney.
  2. Adjust the number of chillies as per your spice tolerance.
  3. I have used Kashmiri Chillies for the bright red colour. It is not hot.
  4. You can use a mix of dry red chillies and fresh green chillies. The colour will vary.
  5. Serve fresh for best taste.
  6. You can store it in an airtight container . Stays good when refrigerated.
  7. I prefer to make it fresh as it just takes 20 minutes.
  8. You the desi variety of ripe plump red tomatoes .
Keyword ACCOMPANIMENT, CHUTNEY, HOTEL STYLE KARA CHUTNEY, KARA CHUTNEY, TAMILNADU CUISINE, VEGETARIAN