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Jamun Onion Chutney

A sweet, tangy and spicy chutney made with ripe jamuns and small onions, perfect for dosa or idli.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
soaking time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian, Tamilnadu cuisine
Keyword: chutney recipes, side dish for dosa, side dish for idli
Servings: 4 people
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 20 jamuns - deseeded and chopped
  • 10 shallots - peeled
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt + more as needed
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/8 cup grated coconut
  • 1/8 tsp jaggery powder
  • Small marble size tamarind
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil - for sautéing
  • For Tadka
  • 1.5 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp urad dal
  • 5 finely chopped onions
  • Few curry leaves
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Soak jamuns with salt, rinse, deseed and chop
  • Sauté garlic and shallots in oil until slightly brown
  • Add jamuns, salt, chilli powder, tamarind, coconut, jaggery
  • Cook on low, cool, and grind to smooth paste
  • Prepare tadka and pour over chutney
  • Mix well and serve fresh with dosa or idli