onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (2024)

You are here: Home > Cuisine > Indian Veg Recipes > South Indian > South Indian Chutney > Spicy Onion Chutney

by Tarla Dalal

onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (1)

onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (2)

add to my cookbook add to shopping list

Spicy Onion Chutney Recipe Videoonion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (3)


Added to 44 cookbooks This recipe has been viewed 34825 times

Table Of Contents

about onion chutney
onion chutney step by step recipe
what is onion chutney made of ?
cooking the dals and spices
blending the chutney
making onion chutney
pro tips for onion chutney
calories of onion chutney
video of onion chutney
how to make spicy onion chutney

onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney | Vengaya chutney | with 20 amazing images.

onion chutney is a popular condiment in Indian, and is also enjoyed by people all over the world. Learn how to make quick South Indian onion chutney.

To make onion chutney, heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add garlic, onions, chilli powder (non spicy variety), sauté on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely.
In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture. Add jaggery, lemon juice, salt, 1/2 cup water plus 1 1/2 tbsp water while blending. Blend to a smooth paste. onion chutney is ready. Tempering is optional to add to onion chutney.

Main ingredients of spicy Onion chutney.
Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind. Onion is also the main ingredient in the chutney.
Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney. Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that compliments the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that compliments the other ingredients in onion chutney well.

onion chutney is a delicious condiment that can be enjoyed with many popular Indian snacks , such as Idlis, dosas, uttapam, chillas, and pakoras.

Pro tips for onion chutney. 1. Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet. 2. Add 1 tbsp chilli powder, non spicy. Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used. 3. Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.

Enjoy onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney | Vengaya chutney | with step by step photos.

Add your private note

Onion Chutney Recipe recipe - How to make Onion Chutney Recipe

Tags

South Indian ChutneyFrozen Foods, Indian Freezer Recipes different kinds of Indian chutneyMixerHealthy ChutneyFrozen Foods Indian Chutney

Preparation Time:&nbsp &nbspCooking Time:&nbsp &nbspTotal Time:&nbsp &nbspMakes 12 tablespoons
Show me fortablespoons

Ingredients


For Onion Chutney
1 cup thickly sliced onions
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tbsp raw peanuts
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp chilli powder , non spicy
1 tsp jaggery (gur)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

For The Tempering
1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Method


For onion chutney

  1. To make onion chutney, heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add garlic, onions, chilli powder (non spicy variety), sauté on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture. Add jaggery, lemon juice, salt, 1/2 cup water plus 1 1/2 tbsp water while blending.
  4. Blend to a smooth paste. Onion chutney is ready. Below tempering is optional.
  5. Make a tempering for the onion chutney. Heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  6. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, cook on medium flames for 30 seconds.
  7. Add asafoetida. Mix well. Pour the tempering over the onion chutney.
  8. Serve onion chutney with idlis, dosas.

Spicy Onion Chutney Video by Tarla Dalal

Onion Chutney Recipe recipe with step by step photos


like onion chutney recipe

  1. like onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney | Vengaya chutney | then see different kinds of chutney recipes and some recipes we love.
    • turai chutney recipe|ridge gourd chutney|South Indian turai chutney|Andhra style beerakaya chutney|
    • peanut chutney powder recipe|Maharashtrian shengdana chutney|shenga chutney pudi|groundnut chutney powder|
  2. What is aChutney?Chutneys add value to any dish. They can be used as flavoring substances, toppings or accompaniments, but they enhance the taste of the dish in some way or the other. There are tongue-tickling tangy chutneys, such as the tamarind based ones, as well as soothing chutneys that usually use coconut as the base. Normally, one chooses a chutney that complements or balances the taste of the dish it is used in or served with.
  3. Peppy, spicy delights like theMeetha ChutneyandKhajur Imli ki Chutneycan be made and preserved for a while, to be served with scrumptioussamosasandpakodasor to be used in the preparation ofchaatitems. The famousGreen Chutneyis another must-learn dish, indispensable in the preparation and serving of North Indian snacks.


what is onion chutney made of ?

  1. what is onion chutney made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for onion chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (4)


cooking the dals and spices

  1. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a broad pan.Consider using coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (5)
  2. Add 1/2 tspcumin seeds (jeera).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (6)
  3. Add 3/4 tbspurad dal (split black lentils).Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney.Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (7)
  4. Add 1 tbspchana dal (split bengal gram).Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that complements the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (8)
  5. Add 2 tbspraw peanuts.Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients in onion chutney well.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (9)
  6. Cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (10)
  7. Add 1 tbspchopped garlic (lehsun).Garlic and onions belong to the same family of vegetables, and they complement each other well in terms of flavor. Garlic adds a pungent and savory note to the chutney, which balances out the sweetness of the onions.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (11)
  8. Add 1 cup thickly sliced onions.Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (12)
  9. Add1 tbspchilli powder, non spicy. Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (13)
  10. Fry on medium heat for 2to 3minutes till golden brown.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (14)
  11. Cool completely.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (15)


blending the chutney

  1. In a mixer put the cooled cooked onions, dals and spices mixture.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (16)
  2. Add 1 tspjaggery (gur).Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. Onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (17)
  3. Add 1 tsplemon juice.Lemon juice adds a bright, tart flavor to onion chutney that helps to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients. It also helps to cut through the richness of the other ingredients, such as the onions and spices.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (18)
  4. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (19)
  5. Add 1/2cup water and then added 1 1/2 tablespoons extrawhile blending.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (20)
  6. Blend to a smooth paste.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (21)
  7. Onion chutney is ready. Given below is a tempering we have shown which is optional.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (22)


making onion chutney

  1. Heat 1 1/2 tspcoconut oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (23)
  2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (24)
  3. Add 1/2 tspurad dal (split black lentils).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (25)
  4. Add 6 to 8curry leaves (kadi patta).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (26)
  5. Add1whole dry kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (27)
  6. Cook on medium heat for 30 seconds.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (28)
  7. Add a pinch ofasafoetida (hing).
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (29)
  8. Mix well. Your tempering for onion chutney is ready.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (30)
  9. Pour the tempering over the onion chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (31)
  10. Serveonion chutney recipe|quick South Indian onion chutney|Vengaya chutney|with idlis, dosas.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (32)


pro tips for onion chutney

  1. Consider usingcoconut oilinstead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (33)
  2. Urad dal has a nutty, earthy flavor that complements the sweetness and pungency of onions. It also adds a bit of thickness and body to the chutney.Urad dal helps to create a smooth and creamy texture for the chutney.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (34)
  3. Add1 tbspchana dal (split bengal gram).Chana dal has a mild nutty flavor that complements the other flavors in onion chutney, such as the onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (35)
  4. Add2 tbspraw peanuts.Raw peanuts have a slightly nutty and earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients in onion chutney well.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (36)
  5. Add1 tbspchopped garlic (lehsun).Garlic and onions belong to the same family of vegetables, and they complement each other well in terms of flavor. Garlic adds a pungent and savory note to the chutney, which balances out the sweetness of the onions.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (37)
  6. Onions have a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This flavor pairs well with the other ingredients in onion chutney, such as garlic, ginger, chilies, and tamarind.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (38)
  7. Add1 tbspchilli powder, non spicy.Use the non spicy chilli powder or cut the amount of chilli powder used.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (39)
  8. Add1 tspjaggery (gur).Jaggery is a natural sweetener that is made from the sap of palm trees. Some use sugar instead of jaggery to make the chutney. Onion chutney is typically made with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients. Jaggery helps to balance these flavors and create a harmonious taste profile.
    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (40)


how to make spicy onion chutney

  1. To make spicy onion chutney we will need5pandi chillies, broken into pieces, 1 cupthicklysliced onions, 2 tbspcoconut oilandsaltto taste. This recipes makes 7 tablespoons ofspicy onion chutney.
    1. Heat the coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    2. Add the red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    3. Remove the mixture from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
    4. Once cooled, blend in a mixer along with salt till smooth without using any water.
    5. Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container for 2 days.

    onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (41)

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per tablespoon

Energy53 cal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrates2.8 g
Fiber0.5 g
Fat4.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1.9 mg

Click here to view calories for Onion Chutney Recipe


RECIPE SOURCE :

onion chutney recipe | quick South Indian onion chutney (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Nicola Considine CPA

Last Updated:

Views: 6279

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (69 voted)

Reviews: 92% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Nicola Considine CPA

Birthday: 1993-02-26

Address: 3809 Clinton Inlet, East Aleisha, UT 46318-2392

Phone: +2681424145499

Job: Government Technician

Hobby: Calligraphy, Lego building, Worldbuilding, Shooting, Bird watching, Shopping, Cooking

Introduction: My name is Nicola Considine CPA, I am a determined, witty, powerful, brainy, open, smiling, proud person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.