Red Chutney for Dosa
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Red Chutney for Dosa
Description
Red Chutney for Dosa blends roasted chana dal with garlic and dried red chilies to create a hearty base with a nutty taste and mild heat. Lemon juice adds acidity, brightening the flavor profile, while kosher salt enhances the overall taste. The chutney is prepared simply by blending all ingredients and adding water until smooth. The resulting sauce has a creamy consistency, making it easy to spread or dip.
The pungent garlic and Kashmiri chilies give the chutney a distinctive red-orange color and a warm, smoky spice without overwhelming heat. This pairing works well with the crispy, fermented rice pancakes known as dosas, offering a flavorful contrast. It can also accompany idlis or be used as a dip for snacks.
The recipe allows for variations, such as adding toasted grated coconut for extra richness or substituting tamarind paste for lemon juice for a different sour note. Sauteed onion can be included to impart sweetness and depth. These options help customize the chutney's texture and flavor to suit different preferences, while the basic blend remains a useful condiment.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup chana dal roasted
- 8 garlic cloves
- 8 red chili whole; dried; Kashmiri
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup water add 1 to 2 tablespoons more if needed.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the blender jar.
- Blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the jar once or twice to make a smooth chutney. Add more water if needed.
Notes
- Adding lightly roasted fresh, frozen, or dried grated coconut enhances richness and texture.
- Replacing lemon juice with tamarind paste offers a tangy alternative flavor.
- Incorporating sautéed onion gives a mild sweetness and deeper flavor; sauté for a few minutes in oil before blending.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 858IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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