February 04, 2009

RedChilli Chutney / ChopMalaka Chutney

Chutney is very common and popular in India. There are various kinds of chutneys which are made both in south india and north india. This chutney i have made using Red chillies called it in tamil is Chop(Red) Malaka(Chilli) chutney / Red chilli chutney. This is the same way my mom makes. Suitable for dosas, idlies etc.,


Ingredients

  • RedChillies / Chopmalaka / Kempu Mensinakai - 3to 4
  • Coconut , grated - 1 cup
  • Tamarind paste or pulp - 1/2 tsp
  • Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
  • Jaggery a pinch
  • Rock Salt as per taste
  • Curry leaves - 5 to 6 leaves
  • Bengal gram / Kadale parpu / Kadale bele - 2 tspn

For Tempering :
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Oil - 1/2 tsp

Method
  • Fry Bengal gram, curry leaves, chillies
  • In the mixer add the coconut along with fried items, tamarind, jaggery, salt, asafoetida(hing) add a little water & grind to a coarsely paste.
  • Heait oil in a small pan add mustard seeds allow to splutter and pour it into the chutney
  • Serve chutney with dosa & idli

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16 comments:

  1. Slurp! I love the smoky taste of fried dry red chillies in coconut chutney, great entry! :))

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  2. makes me want to grab the bowl and eat the chutney with/without dosai :)
    lovely recipe!

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  3. I like this chutney with dosa and idli! Looks so tasty!

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  4. Nice version of your chutney. I don't think i've eaten this chutney with jaggery before. Nice to know.

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  5. def goes great with dosas and idlis!!!thanx for the lovely entry :)

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  6. I love this chutney.. Looks so tasty !!

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  7. Chutney with red chillis sounds super hot, like to have chutney with anything..

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  8. I must try this! Sounds very tasty - thanks!

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  9. I love red chilli chutney too. great with dosas & idlies

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  10. Ummm, some dhal and rice and this would go down great!

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  11. Beautiful and delicious. Wish I had them now.

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  12. Chutney looks yummm and tempting..Love chutneys with anything..

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  13. Love this chutney..Goes well with dosa and idly..

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  14. Red Chillies & coconut do make a lovely combination, the heat & the cool! good to eat with about anything.

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  15. aaah! I know I want to make some..but I am thinking if it will be too hot. If i reduce chillies so much enough to reduce the heat, then why make one though!!!! what a paradox. But the chutney looks yum! Will try this with a glass of water ready nearby :)

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