easy kara chutney recipe | how to make kara chutney | side dish for dosa

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 2 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: chutney
  • Cuisine: south indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 3 dried kashmiri red chilli
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 tomato (finely chopped)
  • small piece tamarind
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp water

for tempering:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • ¾ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp urad dal
  • few curry leaves

Method

  1. firstly, in a tawa heat 2 tsp oil and roast 1 tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp chana dal and 3 dried kashmiri red chilli.
  2. roast till the dal turns slightly golden brown.
  3. further add ½ onion, 2 clove garlic and saute till the onions change colour.
  4. now add 1 tomato and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  5. cool the mixture completely and transfer to the blender.
  6. add in small piece tamarind and ½ tsp salt.
  7. blend to smooth paste adding 3 tbsp or more water.
  8. pour the tempering over chutney and mix well.
  9. finally, serve kara chutney with dosa / idli.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.