Hello Friends, you all are heartily welcome to Blasta Food Recipes. Friends, the taste of red chutney which is eaten with Dosa, Idli or Uttapam is very good and many people also like to eat this chutney with roti, rice or parathas. Friends, without red chutney, enjoying South Indian food just doesn’t feel complete. So today, we’ve brought you the recipe of red chutney for dosa, idli & uttapam that truly enhances the taste of any South Indian dish.
So let’s move on to the recipe of red chutney for dosa, idli & uttapam and learn how to make red chutney for dosa, idli & uttapam at home in easy steps.
MAKE TASTY RED CHUTNEY (EASY RED CHUTNEY RECIPE) IN JUST 6 STEPS
Red Chutney Recipe Ingredients
- Onion – 2 medium-sized
- Tomato – 1 large-sized
- Dry Red Chillies – 8 to 10
- Garlic – 8 to 10 cloves
- Ginger – 1 small piece (about 2 inches)
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Curry Leaves – 10 to 15 leaves
- Turmeric Powder – 1 small tablespoon
- Coriander Powder – 1 small tablespoon
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 tablespoon
STEP-1
Prepare Ingredients for Red Chutney for Dosa, Idli & Uttapam
Friends, to make Red Chutney for Dosa, Idli & Uttapam, first of all we will prepare all the ingredients. So, see, here we have taken 2 medium size onions, 1 large size tomato, 8-10 dried red chillies, 8-10 pieces of garlic, almost 2 inch ginger, 10-15 leaf curry leaves, ½ Tbsp Turmeric Powder, ½ Tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 Tbsp Mustard seeds, 2 Tbsp Oil and 1 Tbsp Salt. Friends, we have cut the tomatoes and onions in medium size and kept them here. And we peeled the ginger and garlic and kept them whole. If you want you can also cut them into big pieces.
STEP-2
Heat Oil and Add Tempering (Mustard Seeds & Curry Leaves)
So friends, now we will put a frying pan on the gas and put 2 tbsp of oil in it. So friends, as soon as our oil gets heated properly, we will add mustard seeds and curry leaves to it.
STEP-3
Saute Ginger, Garlic & Red Chillies Until Lightly Brown
Friends, now after adding seasoning to the curry leaves, we will add ginger and garlic in it and keep stirring it with a ladle till it turns light brown. Now as soon as our ginger and garlic turns light brown, we will add red chillies in it and then keep stirring it with a ladle till the colour of the chillies changes slightly.
STEP-4
Lightly Saute the Onions Until They Turn Soft & Light Brown
So friends, now as soon as our chillies start turning brown, we will add onions in it and cook them on medium flame by stirring them well till they turn light brown. Friends, here we have to saute the onions lightly. So keep in mind that we should not cook the onions too much.
STEP-5
Cook Tomatoes with Spices and Let the Mixture Cool Down
Friends, as soon as the onions turn light brown, we will add tomatoes to it and cook the tomatoes well. Friends, to make the tomatoes cook quickly, we will add 1 tbsp salt and cook the tomatoes. Friends, when our tomatoes are also cooked, we will add ½ tbsp turmeric and ½ tsp coriander powder to it and after cooking the spices well for 3-4 minutes, we will turn off the gas flame and keep the tomatoes and onions aside to cool down.
STEP-6
Blend Everything into a Smooth Red Chutney & Serve
Friends, when the tomatoes and onions cool down, we will grind them in the mixer by adding some water and make a fine paste. So friends, look, our South Indian red chutney is now ready to serve. You can enjoy it with dosa, uttapam, upma, idli etc. It gets ready very quickly in minutes.
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SECRET TIPS:
- Friends, to make south indian red chutney, use hybrid tomatoes only, this will not make the chutney too sour and will taste very good.
- Friends, while making red chutney, do not cook the onions too much.
- Friends, if there is too much chilli in the chutney or there is too much water while grinding, then you should roast 1-2 tbsp chana dal in it and grind it along with the chutney, this will make the chutney thick and will also be tasty to eat.
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FAQS:
1. What is dosa red chutney made of?
Dosa red chutney is made with onions, tomatoes, dry red chillies, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a few Indian spices. This red chutney recipe gives you the real taste of South Indian food.
2. Can I use this red chutney for idli and uttapam too?
Yes, definitely! This tasty dosa chutney goes well not just with dosa, but also with idli, uttapam, upma, and even with rice or parathas. It’s more than just a masala dosa red chutney – it makes every South Indian meal more delicious.
3. Why is my dosa chutney too watery?
If your dosa red chutney turns out too thin, just roast 1–2 tablespoons of chana dal and grind it along with the chutney. This helps thicken the chutney without affecting its taste.
4. Can I skip tomatoes in this dosa red chutney recipe?
Tomatoes are essential for that perfect tangy flavor in dosa red chutney. However, if needed, you can reduce the quantity slightly — but use hybrid tomatoes to avoid excessive sourness.
5. Can I use coconut in this chutney for dosa recipe?
This dosa chutney red version does not use coconut. It’s tomato-onion based. But you can add roasted coconut for variation, though it will slightly change the taste.
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