Onion Chutney Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style)

Name: Onion Chutney Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup (120 grams or 1 large) onion (- chopped); ¼ to ½ teaspoon (or 1 to 2 small to medium) garlic (- chopped); 2 to 3 kashmiri red chilies; 2 teaspoons oil ((can use sesame oil or sunflower oil or peanut oil)); 1 teaspoon chana dal ((husked and split bengal gram)); ½ teaspoon urad dal ((split and husked black gram)); ¼ teaspoon tamarind (or a small piece of tamarind); salt (as required); ¼ cup water (or as needed, for blending/grinding); ¼ to ⅓ cup water (or as needed, to be added later); ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing), optional); 5 to 6 curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Onion Chutney or Vengaya Chutney is a spicy and tangy South Indian condiment made by sautéing onions with garlic, dried red chilies, tamarind, and spices, then blending them into a smooth, flavorful paste. Typically tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida, this chutney pairs perfectly with dosa, idli, medu vada, and uttapam, adding a bold and aromatic flavor to every bite.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:10:56 GMT