Vara Milagai Chutney - a spicy red chilli chutney often served as a side for idli dosa.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian, southindian
Keyword: breakfast, chutney, sidedish
Servings: 6
Author: Mullai Madavan
Ingredients
Ingredients - for saute & grind
10eachRed chilliesspicy variety
5eachKashmir red chillies optional for color
10clovesGarlic
1tiny pieceTamarind (about a blueberry size)
2teaspoonOil (sesame oil preferred)
1/2teaspoonSalt (kosher / kallu uppu preferred)
1/8cupWater
Ingredients - for tempering
1tablespoonOil (sesame oil preferred)
1/2teaspoonMustard seeds
Instructions
Heat oil and saute the dry red chillies along with garlic for 3 to 4 minutes or until the garlic becomes lightly mushy. Add in a tiny piece of tamarind while sauteing.
Let this cool completely.
Grind to a fine paste with salt and little water.
Heat sesame oil in a pan, season with msutard seeds.
Add the ground paste and saute until the oil separates.
Switch off. Serve it along with idli, dosa or paniyarams.