
Poondu Chutney
Garlic chutney, pungent enough to announce itself from the next room. Small bowl, big personality. Keeps three days refrigerated; tempering on top keeps it fresher.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Garlic6 cloves
- Mustard Seeds1 tsp
- Curry Leaves1 sprig
- Dried Red Chilies1 tsp
- Asafoetidaa pinch
- Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
- Coconut Oil1 tbsp
- Grated Coconut1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Get everything ready: fresh coconut or the garlic prepped, spices within reach — chutney takes minutes.
- 2
Briefly warm the dried red chilies in a dry pan until the kitchen smells like it means it.
- 3
Grind the garlic with the dried red chilies, tamarind, green chilies and salt to a texture you like — smooth or rustic.
- 4
Taste and adjust — salt, sour, heat; chutney should be slightly louder than the dish it accompanies.
- 5
Pour the crackling tadka over the chutney and leave it sitting on top like a crown.
Chef's tip
A pinch of jaggery rounds the heat beautifully.
/dish/30486Watch how it's made
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