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Onion chutney goes really well with dosa, idli or parantha! If you are planning a picnic or a travel then its obvious that you want to be less messy without having to carry any runny gravy items with you. In such cases and more Onion chutney can be your tasty savior

Oinions – 2 to 3 nos

Tamarind – 1 small lemon sized portion

Red chilli – 4-5 nos.

Curry leaves – 2 sprig

Urad (white) dal – 1tsp

Chana (gram) dal – 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil – 4 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp (for tempering)

1. In a pan heat 3 tsps of oil and fry both the dals for few seconds
2. Add roughly chopped onions and all other ingredients, salt and fry
3. Cool the mixture and grind to a smooth paste in a blender
4. To  pan add remaining oil and heat. Add mustard seeds and wait for it to splutter
5. Temper the ground chutney with mustard seeds
6. Serve

Till tomorrow….happy cooking!

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