Mulak Ulli Chammanthi (Red chilli - Onion Chutney)

Mulak Ulli Chammanthi (Red chilli Onion Chutney)

A very spicy chutney, goes well with Idli / Dosa / Rice / Boiled Tapioca (kappa vevichathu)

Serves: 3

You will need

10 medium size dried red chillies
15 shallots / chuvannulli / sambar onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oil

Method

In an iron kadai / frying pan, dry roast dried red chillies on a low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until crisp and slight color change. Remove and keep aside separately.

Add shallots and dry roast for 10 -12 minutes on a low to medium heat or until it softens / fragrant.

Transfer roasted red chillies first into a mixer bowl and make a rough paste. Then add shallots, salt to taste and make a smooth paste. Do not add water while making the chutney.

Transfer the chutney into a serving bowl and mix with 1 teaspoon oil. Serve as a side dish with Idli / Dosa / Rice / Boiled tapioca.