Red Onion Chutney

Adapted From

Mrs. Mallika Badrinath (Tiffin Varieties)

Ingredients:

Onions - 2 (big)

Red Chillies - 12

Tamarind Extract - 1 tbsp

Rock Salt - 3/4 tsp

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp (for tampering)

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Method:

Chop onions into bigger pieces (say 1 inch square pieces).

Soak red chillies in water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Squeeze out the chillies alone and grind them along with salt and sugar.

Add onions and tamarind extract and grind coarsely.

Heat oil and tamper the mustard seeds in it and pour on top of the chutney.

This chutney goes well with any tiffin variety, viz., idli, dosa, kozhukattais, paniyarams, adai, etc.  Store this in an airtight container in the fridge for a longer shelf life.