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about onion chutney
onion chutney step by step recipe
what is onion chutney made of ?
cooking the dals and spices
blending the chutney
making onion chutney
pro tips for onion chutney
calories of onion chutney
video of onion chutney
how to make spicy onion chutney

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onion chutney is a popular condiment in Indian, and is also enjoyed by people all over the world. Learn how to make quick South Indian onion chutney.

To make onion chutney, heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add garlic, onions, chilli powder (non spicy variety), sauté on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely.
In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture. Add jaggery, lemon juice, salt, 1/2 cup water plus 1 1/2 tbsp water while blending. Blend to a smooth paste. onion chutney is ready. Tempering is optional to add to onion chutney.

Main ingredients of spicy Onion chutney.
Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind. Onion is also the main ingredient in the chutney.
Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney. Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that compliments the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that compliments the other ingredients in onion chutney well.

onion chutney is a delicious condiment that can be enjoyed with many popular Indian snacks , such as Idlis, dosas, uttapam, chillas, and pakoras.

Pro tips for onion chutney. 1. Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet. 2. Add 1 tbsp chilli powder, non spicy. Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used. 3. Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.

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Ingredients


For Onion Chutney
1 cup thickly sliced onions
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tbsp raw peanuts
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chilli powder , non spicy
1 tsp jaggery (gur)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

For The Tempering
1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Method


For onion chutney

  1. To make onion chutney, heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add garlic, onions, chilli powder (non spicy variety), sauté on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture. Add jaggery, lemon juice, salt, 1/2 cup water plus 1 1/2 tbsp water while blending.
  4. Blend to a smooth paste. Onion chutney is ready. Below tempering is optional.
  5. Make a tempering for the onion chutney. Heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  6. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, cook on medium flames for 30 seconds.
  7. Add asafoetida. Mix well. Pour the tempering over the onion chutney.
  8. Serve onion chutney with idlis, dosas.

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  2. What is aChutney?Chutneys add value to any dish. They can be used as flavoring substances, toppings or accompaniments, but they enhance the taste of the dish in some way or the other. There are tongue-tickling tangy chutneys, such as the tamarind based ones, as well as soothing chutneys that usually use coconut as the base. Normally, one chooses a chutney that complements or balances the taste of the dish it is used in or served with.
  3. Peppy, spicy delights like theMeetha ChutneyandKhajur Imli ki Chutneycan be made and preserved for a while, to be served with scrumptioussamosasandpakodasor to be used in the preparation ofchaatitems. The famousGreen Chutneyis another must-learn dish, indispensable in the preparation and serving of North Indian snacks.


what is onion chutney made of ?

  1. what is onion chutney made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for onion chutney.
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cooking the dals and spices

  1. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a broad pan.Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (5)
  2. Add 1/2 tspcumin seeds (jeera).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (6)
  3. Add 3/4 tbspurad dal (split black lentils).Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney.Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (7)
  4. Add 1 tbspchana dal (split bengal gram).Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that complements the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (8)
  5. Add 2 tbspraw peanuts.Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients in onion chutney well.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (9)
  6. Cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
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  7. Add 1 tbspchopped garlic (lehsun).Garlic and onions belong to the same family of vegetables, and they complement each other well in terms of flavor. Garlic adds a pungent and savory note to the chutney, which balances out the sweetness of the onions.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (11)
  8. Add 1 cup thickly sliced onions.Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (12)
  9. Add1 tbspchilli powder, non spicy. Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (13)
  10. Fry on medium heat for 2to 3minutes till golden brown.
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  11. Cool completely.
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blending the chutney

  1. In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (16)
  2. Add 1 tspjaggery (gur).Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. Onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (17)
  3. Add 1 tsplemon juice.Lemon juice adds a bright, tart flavor to onion chutney that helps to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients. It also helps to cut through the richness of the other ingredients, such as the onions and spices.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (18)
  4. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (19)
  5. Add 1/2cup water and then added 1 1/2 tablespoons extrawhile blending.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (20)
  6. Blend to a smooth paste.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (21)
  7. Onion chutney is ready. Given below is a tempering we have shown which is optional.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (22)


making onion chutney

  1. Heat 1 1/2 tspcoconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (23)
  2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (24)
  3. Add 1/2 tspurad dal (split black lentils).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (25)
  4. Add 6 to 8curry leaves (kadi patta).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (26)
  5. Add1whole dry kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (27)
  6. Cook on medium heat for 30 seconds.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (28)
  7. Add a pinch ofasafoetida (hing).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (29)
  8. Mix well. Your tempering for onion chutney is ready.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (30)
  9. Pour the tempering over the onion chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (31)
  10. Serveonion chutney recipe|quick South Indian onion chutney|Vengaya chutney|with idlis, dosas.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (32)


pro tips for onion chutney

  1. Consider usingcoconut oilinstead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (33)
  2. Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney.Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (34)
  3. Add1 tbspchana dal (split bengal gram).Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that complements the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (35)
  4. Add2 tbspraw peanuts.Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients in onion chutney well.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (36)
  5. Add1 tbspchopped garlic (lehsun).Garlic and onions belong to the same family of vegetables, and they complement each other well in terms of flavor. Garlic adds a pungent and savory note to the chutney, which balances out the sweetness of the onions.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (37)
  6. Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (38)
  7. Add1 tbspchilli powder, non spicy.Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (39)
  8. Add1 tspjaggery (gur).Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. Onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (40)


how to make spicy onion chutney

  1. To make spicy onion chutney we will need5pandi chillies, broken into pieces, 1 cupthicklysliced onions, 2 tbspcoconut oilandsaltto taste. This recipes makes 7 tablespoons ofspicy onion chutney.
    1. Heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    2. Add the red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    3. Remove the mixture from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
    4. Once cooled, blend in a mixer along with salt till smooth without using any water.
    5. Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container for 2 days.

    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (41)

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per tablespoon

Energy53 cal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrates2.8 g
Fiber0.5 g
Fat4.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1.9 mg

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FAQs

How to use onion chutney? ›

This onion chutney tastes hot and sour with hints of sweetness. So it can be served with many different foods. Try it out with Idli, Dosa, Pesarattu, Parathas, Sandwiches, Pakora & Cutlets. You can also smear this over your rotis or tortillas to make your rolls & wraps.

How long should you leave homemade chutney before eating? ›

Once made, chutney can be eaten immediately but the flavours improve and develop if it is left to mature for a couple of weeks or even months. Store your unopened jars in a dry and dark cupboard for best results. Once opened, keep your chutney in the fridge and eat within four weeks.

What does vinegar do in chutney? ›

The sugar and vinegar are essential, too, for that quintessential sharp-sweet flavour and to preserve the chutney. If the jars have been sterilised correctly (watch our video for a failsafe method), the chutney will keep in a cool dark space for more than a year.

How do you thicken Indian chutney? ›

If the chutney becomes thin, the flavors get diluted. Start by adding just 1 to 2 teaspoons water, while grinding or blending. To thicken, the chutney, you can add about ¼ cup of fresh grated coconut or 2 tablespoons roasted chana dal.

Is onion chutney the same as onion relish? ›

Relish is a flavouring, usually sweet and sour, which consists of finely chopped vegetables or fruit, vinegar and sugar. Whereas chutney is more sweet and fruity, relish usually contains cucumber, courgette, tomato, rhubarb or onion, and the pieces of fruit or vegetables are somewhat coarser and crunchier.

How long will onion chutney last? ›

Spoon the hot chutney into cooled, sterilised jars*, then seal and label. The chutney will keep for up to 6-12 months.

How do I know when my chutney is ready? ›

Check That The Chutney Is Ready For Potting

If the chutney immediately fills the channel it is not the correct consistency yet, but if the channel is still visible after 2 seconds then the right consistency has been reached.

Do you leave chutney to cool before putting the lid on? ›

To seal jars

Fill the hot dry jars right to the top – preserves shrink slightly on cooling and a full jar means less trapped condensation. Seal the jars while still hot. This rule applies to all jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys.

What kind of vinegar do you use for chutney? ›

Vinegar used in making chutney must be good quality and have at least 5% acetic acid content. Any good brand white, malt, wine or cider vinegar should possess the correct qualities. Brown sugar is used for darker coloured chutney but where a lighter colour is required granulated sugar is recommended.

Why is my homemade chutney runny? ›

The most common method is to simply cook it for longer, until the excess water evaporates and the chutney thickens naturally. This can take a while, so be patient and stir the chutney frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Why does my chutney taste bitter? ›

Adjust the Herbs and Spices: Bitterness in chutney can sometimes be caused by an excessive amount of certain herbs or spices. Consider reducing the quantity of bitter ingredients such as fenugreek leaves (methi), mustard seeds, or certain greens like spinach.

What thickens chutney? ›

Some popular thickening agents for chutney include:
  • Cornstarch: Cornstarch is a common thickening agent that is widely available and easy to use. ...
  • Flour: Flour can also be used to thicken sweet chutney.
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Why is my chutney not setting? ›

If the chutney is too runny then in our opinion the best solution is to put it into a pan and bring it back to the boil, then simmer rapidly until it is the required thickness. If you can do this in a couple of deep frying pans (not aluminium) then it should help to speed up the process.

What is chutney called in English? ›

(ˈtʃʌtni) noun. a sauce or relish of Asian origin, often compounded of both sweet and sour ingredients, as fruits and herbs, with spices and other seasoning. Also: chutnee.

How thick should chutney be when cooked? ›

The best way to test if your chutney has cooked down enough is to put a little spoonful on a plate in the fridge and let it chill for 5 minutes or so. If the liquid runs across the plate, it needs more cooking. If the liquid is quite thick and set, the chutney is done.

What is chutney and how do you use it? ›

Many Indian recipes are not considered complete without chutney to accompany the meal. Chutneys can be served as a dipping sauce for naan, a condiment for different curries, an accompaniment to the popular street food dabeli, or even as a spread on toast to add bursts of concentrated flavor.

What is the difference between onion chutney and onion jam? ›

Both a jam and a chutney will contain sugar, although a jam would be much sweeter, with the chutney having a more acidic, tangy flavour from the addition of vinegar. To preserve a chutney a combination of vinegar and sugar are used, whilst in a jam it is the sugar alone which acts as the preserving agent.

Do you cook chutney before putting in jars? ›

Jams and chutneys are made by boiling the fruit and other ingrdients together until setting point is reached (for jams) or the mixture is suitably reduced (for chutneys). The warm mixture is then poured into warm sterilized jars and sealed either with a lid or wax paper plus a cellophane wrapper.

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