Ginger Chutney

Ginger chutney is one which good for digestion, fight against infection, reduce menstrual pain, contains substance to prevent cancer also reduce cholesterol. This can be taken in form of chutney with dosa and idli to give a different combination also to make everyone in the family to have this healthy form of chutney.

 

Preparation time: 10mins

Serve: 1small bowl

Cuisine: South Indian

Type: Chutney, side dish

Author: Nivi Marshal

 

Ingredients:

Ginger- ¼ cup (chopped)

Coriander leaves- ¼ cup

Onion- 1 medium (chopped)

Tamarind- 1 small piece

Green chilli- 2

Red chilli- 2

Grated coconut- 1tbsp

Salt- as required

Hing- ¼ tsp

Oil- 1tsp

Pepper- ½ tsp

Channa dal- ½ tsp

Urad dal- ½ tsp

Jaggery powder- 1tbsp

 

For temper:

Oil- 1tsp

Mustard- ¼ tsp

Urad dal- ¼ tsp

Cumin- ¼ tsp

Curry leaves- 1 sprig

 

How to prepare Ginger Chutney:

• In a pan add oil, Channa dal, urad dal, pepper, ginger, coriander leaves, onion, tamarind, green chilli, red chilli saute for 2mins.
• Allow to cool and add them to a mixer jar, grind smooth paste, add salt, hing and jaggery powder and give a pulse to mix.
• Transfer to a bowl, temper the oil, mustard, urad dal, cumin, curry leaves and add to the chutney. Ginger Chutney is ready to serve.