Poondu Chutney/Instant Garlic Sauce

This instant chutney is a simple and excellent dip which goes well with idli, dosa, panniyaram etc. It is an easy recipe to prepare when we are running out of time and have to find combination for our main dish.

Preparation time: 5mins

Cook time: 5mins

Total time: 10mins

Cuisine: Indian

Type: Chutney

Serves: 2

Author:  Nivi Marshal

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Ingredients:

Garlic Cloves- 5 large

Small Onion/Shallot- 1

Chilli powder- 1 tbsp

Coriander powder- 2tbsp

Turmeric powder- a pinch

Hing/Asafoetida- a pinch

Garam Masala Powder- ¼ tsp

Jeera Powder- ¼ tsp

Salt- As required

Gingelly Oil- 1/3 cup

How to prepare Poondu Chutney:

• Peel the skin of Garlic and Small onion. Crush both the Onion and Garlic.
• Mix them with all other ingredients. (Use metal bowl for mixing the ingredients).
• Heat the oil till it become smoky. Pour it on the bowl above the ingredients and give a nice mix with spoon. Garlic and onion will get cooked in the heat from the oil.
• Now serve with idli or dosa. This can be stored in fridge for a week.