Mint Chutney

Unlike the regular mint chutney this one is a bit different due to the usage of different dal. Try it out for a variation

Mint leaves – from 1 small bunch

Green chillies – 3 nos

Ginger – 1/2 inch piece

Tamarind – 1 marble sized portion

Urad (white) dal – 1 tsp

Chana (gram) dal – 1 tsp

Oil – 2tsps

Salt to taste

1. In a pan heat oil and fry lightly both the dals. Add all other ingredients and fry
2. Add salt
3. Cool and grind it to a smooth paste in a blender
4. Serve with snacks or as an accompaniment to the main meal.
5. You can also add a sprig of curry leaves at the time of frying for a different flavor.

* a quick tip : fix a quick sandwich by spreading buuter and mint chutney on slice of bread, place cucumber/ onions / tomatoes and serve!

Till tomorrow …happy cooking!

Meet Jayalakshmi... contributor of this recipe

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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photo credit: Matt Seppings

Sweet, hot, tangy or sour chutneys (or sauce) can be of very many types prepared using various vegetables and spices. It not only goes well as an accompaniment with the main course but also serves well with snacks. Quite simple to make chutneys are a must store for any one who has to whip up snacks in no time! For example houses with kids?

Chutney primarily a Hindi word has found its way into English vocabulary due to its popularity.  Coming up next on Akshayapatram varied range of chutney preparations for you..

it goes without saying that chutney recipes from your kitchen are most welcome:)

happy cooking!

Walnut Sauce

Sauce or chutney goes well with appetizers as well as with the main course. I tried this one with as an accompaniment to a full course meal and results were quite satisfactory

Walnuts – 1 cups
Onion – 1 no. (big)
Mint Leaves – ½ cup
Green chili – 1-2 nos
Yogurt – 1 Tbsp
Salt to taste

• In a pan boil water and immerse the walnuts in it. Leave it aside
• Meanwhile roughly chop onions, mint leaves and green chili and put them in a grinder along with yogurt
• Drain the walnuts and add it to the grinder
• Add a bit of water and coarsely grind for approximately 15-20 seconds
• Serve with any snacks, as a dip with vegetables or a side dish to go with your biryani!

Till tomorrow….happy cooking!