These basic 4 chutneys / Condiment , are South India specialty serve as a side dish with Idli , Appe, Dosa, Vada , Pongal , Masala Dosa, etc etc. Generally these Condiment / chutneys are made with Coconut pulp or Onion Tomato with other ingredients and spices.
These tasty chutneys are weekly affair at my home . My family loves Idli/Dosa with these chutneys and a perfect aromatic Sambhar..
Each region in South India has unique style to make these chutneys with slight variations. Here , I am sharing my style of making chutneys. Hope you will like it…
Notes:::
- Adjust the quantity of Chillies (Red Dry or Green) as per your taste..
- Adding Ginger will enhance the total taste , though one can avoid that also.
- In Onion Tomato chutney adding Turmeric powder and Red Chilli powder is fully optional. I have just added for a bright colour.
- Adjust the consistency of chutney as per your taste.
Checkout the Video recipe for these exotic 4 chutneys here..
INGREDIENTS:
For White Coconut Chutney
- 2/3 cup Coconut, grated or chopped (Fresh or Dessicated)
- 3 tbsp Roasted Gram Dal
- 2 to 3 Green Chillies, chopped
- 1 small piece of Ginger, chopped
- Salt
- Water to grind
For Red Coconut Chutney
- 2/3 cup Coconut , grated or chopped (Fresh or Dessicated)
- 3 tbsp Roasted Gram Dal
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 3 to 4 Red dry Chillies
- 1 small piece of Tamarind
- Salt
- Water to grind
For Green Coconut Chutney
- 2/3 cup Coconut , grated or chopped (Fresh or Dessicated)
- 3 to 4 tbsp Roasted Gram Dal
- 1/6 cup chopped Coriander
- 2 to 3 Green chillies
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Water to grind
For Onion Tomato Chutney
- 1 cup Onion chopped
- 1 cup Tomato Chopped
- ½ tsp Ginger
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/6 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- Salt as per taste
- ½ tsp Hing
- 3-4 Red Dry Chillies
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
To Tempering
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Few curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida
METHOD ::
- For White Coconut Chutney
Mix all the ingredients , add little water and grind smooth.
- For Coconut Chutney with Coriander
Mix all the ingredients , add little water and grind smooth.
- For Coconut Chutney with Red Dry Chilli
Mix all the ingredients , add little water and grind smooth.
- For Onion Tomato Chutney
Heat the oil.. Add the Cumin seeds, Mustard Seeds and Urad dal. and when they start to become light brown, add the red chilies.Saute till the urad dal become golden. Add Hing.Add the onions, Ginger saute till light brown. Add the tomatoes. season with salt.Saute till the tomatoes become soft, pulpy and are completely cooked .. The rawness of the tomatoes should go away, otherwise you will get the raw aroma of the tomatoes in the chutney. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
Cool this onion tomato mixture and then grind in a chutney grinder . No need to add water while grinding. but if you are unable to grind then add little water. (May be 2 or 3 spoon) Check the taste and add some more salt if required and continue to grind to a smooth chutney. One can serve this chutney without tempering too..
Add some tamarind if tomatoes are not enough sour.
So now our all 4 varieties of chutneys are ready. So now it’s time for a flavourful Tadka / Tempering …
In a small wok, take oil. Add Urad Dal , Mustard seeds some green curry leaves and Asafoetida . Pour this temper on chutneys ..
Serve chutneys with hot Idli or Dosa. One can store these chutneys in freeze for 2 to 3 days. Though fresh ones tastes the best.
Do try this recipe , and don’t forget to share your feedback with me..
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This is such a great recipe for how to make all these chutneys, Ruchi. A great post. Thanks for the beautiful share.
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Thank you so much for your lovely words .
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Welcome Ruchi
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Delicious chutney varieties! Perfect for idli or dosa.
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Thank you so much
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We love South Indian breakfast and these delicious chutneys would go perfect with it Ruchi ! This colorful platter is simply irresistible !
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Thank you so much dear Poonam .. south indian meal is favourite at my home too 😍😍😍
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Lovely. While I do make the first 3 chutneys, will surely try the tomato onion chutney. Will be a good change. Thanks Ruchi 🙂
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Thank you so much Radhika. Tomato Onion chutney is my hubby’s favourite one. Do try. Thanks dear
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These are perfect idly and dosa! Nice pics
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Thank you so much
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All the chutneys are mouthwatering Ruchi! I have not made the onion chutney and you have inspired me to make it! What a treat it is to have all 4 chutneys!
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So true Sandhya , it’s really a treat . Idli Dosa is weekly affair at home. And I make sure to serve minimum 3 chutneys as family loves it
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I am coming over for that treat 🙂
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😍😍😍😍 most welcome dear
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Wow!! Hats off to you for making all four at once! I would love too but then sometimes lazy or keep wondering about leftovers! All these 4 varieties are making my mouth water! My family would love all of them in one meal! Awesome share dear ❤
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Thank you so much dear for kind words. Yes when you make all 4 at a time , it’s a natural to have a fear about leftovers. But coconut chutneys stays fresh in refrigerator for a day or two.
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Looks so good, I love to make a variety of chutneys with dosa ! Nice share.
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Thank you dear Jayashree
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All 4 varieties of chutney under one roof is such a delight to read. Loved them all. Thank you for sharing. And yummilicious clicks
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Thank you so much dear Lata …
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Ruchi what a wonderful variation of the famous coconut chutney. I make the white, green and tomato onion one. I’d never thought of making the red one. Next time will try the red chutney.
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Thank you so much dear.. please do try. That red chutney is my hubby favourite. That tastes so great . Tangy and spicy
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Love all the variations of the chutneys..It’s will be a good option to make all and store, can come handy for a quick breakfast with idlli or dosa.
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So true dear . Thank you so much
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Looks really awesome..
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Thank you so much
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