Fastest and hottest chutney from the East!

This is the recipe for an indian chilli chutney. No cooking required.


Ingredients

1. Red Chillies (round or long stemmed) – 10 to 15
2. Garlic cloves – 3 to 4
3. Salt – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
4. Tamarind paste – 1 teaspoon (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Boil 100 – 200 ml of water.
2. Soak the red chillies in the boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove the red chillies after they are softened.
4. Grind the red chillies, garlic cloves, salt and tamarind paste in a small food processor container until it becomes a coarse paste.
5. Suitable for idli, dosai or uppuma. Serve with oil if required.

Tip: Keep aside lots of water to drink when you eat this!

Happy cooking and eating.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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