Ginger Chutney

Ginger Chutney or Allam Chutney is an Andhra style vegan ginger chutney which is a flavor-packed chutney or dip made with fresh ginger roots.

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

 1.50 tbsp Oil
 2 tbsp Chana dal
 1 tbsp Urad dal
 3 Dry red chilies
 1 Onion,large
 1.50 inch Ginger
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 1 tbsp Jaggery
 1 tbsp Tamarind extract
 Salt

1

In a pan, add in 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the chana dal and urad dal and sauté it on low flame till golden brown.

2

Add in dry red chilies and cook for a minute. Set them aside.

3

To a pan, Add in diced Onions and some oil. Sauté for 2 to 3 mins.

4

Now add in ginger and allow the onions to cook till it turns translucent.

5

Add in Cumin seeds and sauté it for a min. Set this aside and let it cool.

6

Blend the roasted dal, chilies, onions, ginger, cumin, tamarind extract, salt, and jaggery to a fine paste.

7

Temper it with mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilies, and a pinch of Asafoetida.

8

Ginger chutney is now ready.

Ingredients

 1.50 tbsp Oil
 2 tbsp Chana dal
 1 tbsp Urad dal
 3 Dry red chilies
 1 Onion,large
 1.50 inch Ginger
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 1 tbsp Jaggery
 1 tbsp Tamarind extract
 Salt

Directions

1

In a pan, add in 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the chana dal and urad dal and sauté it on low flame till golden brown.

2

Add in dry red chilies and cook for a minute. Set them aside.

3

To a pan, Add in diced Onions and some oil. Sauté for 2 to 3 mins.

4

Now add in ginger and allow the onions to cook till it turns translucent.

5

Add in Cumin seeds and sauté it for a min. Set this aside and let it cool.

6

Blend the roasted dal, chilies, onions, ginger, cumin, tamarind extract, salt, and jaggery to a fine paste.

7

Temper it with mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilies, and a pinch of Asafoetida.

8

Ginger chutney is now ready.

Ginger Chutney
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