Onion Chutney:Easy Dip for Dosa

A big bowl full of foamy, fermented Lentil rice batter getting onto a hot griddle with a sizzling sound is an usual morning ritual in many south indian homes. These thin crepes which are famously known as Dosa/Dosai are then served with many kinds pf Dips. 

Dosa is a healthy and wholesome breakfast coz it has carb and protein sources. Cooked with oil, it will provide the necessary fats. Served then with various protein or vegetable dips extra nutrition. 

At my home we serve Dosa with Peanut Chutney and Karappodi (Idli Karam) , sometimes accompanied by Sambar. When I get bored of this combo I make Roasted bengalgram( Dalia/Putnalu) chutney, Potato curry, Tomato chutney, ginger chutney or Onion chutney. Uffff, not sure if I covered all :-) but eventually you will see more recipe on the blog. 

I also make many kinds of Dosa at home so we don't get bored of eating same thing. Many of em are made by incorporating a healthy ingredient yet keeping the deliciousness intact. Do check out my Ragi Dosa, Oats Dosa (No fermentation), Ragi Poha Dosa, Jowar Dosa, Quinoa Dosa, Multigrain Dosa ( No fermentation), Jowar Dosa( No fermentation) and finally cousins of Dosa like Kuzhi Paniyaram (Appe/Guntapongalalu) and modern variation for lunch boxes, Egg Dosa. 

Now lets come back to Onion chutney recipe:-). The important thing is, when I Say 1 onion in the recipe, it's the US size where it's as big as an Orange, Lol! I also mention in many recipe what variety of tomato I'm using simply to give idea of Tomato size. Roma tomatoes are smaller, beefsteak tomatoes are huge. So knowing your ingredients helps a lot with measurements while cooking. 

Servings:

Four (4)

Total time:

20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 big Onion
• 1 Roma tomato or any tomato
• 5 red chillies or adjust
• Salt
• Small piece tamarind

For seasoning (Optional):

• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds (Aavalu)
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• Few curry leaves

Onion Chutney Step wise Recipe

1. Chop 1 big onion roughly.
2. Chop 1 tomato roughly.
3. In a pan heat a tbsp oil. Fry 5-6 red chillies or adjust. Remove chillies and add chopped onions. Cook till transparent.
4. Once onion is cooked, add chopped tomato . Cook till soft.
5. Add small piece of tamarind to the mixture. 
6. Add salt to taste and pinch of turmeric.
7. Turn off stove and let the mixture cool down.
8. Blend all till smooth.
9. I love to add Tadka to any chutney. It enhances the flavors but it's optional for Onion chutney.Add 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds and few curry leaves to a tbsp oil. Wait till they splutter and add to the chutney.
10. Serve with Dosa, Idli or Pesarattu (Green gram Dosa)
11. Refrigerate the left over chutney.