Spicy Onion Chutney Recipe | Tangy Sweet & Full of Flavour

Introduction:
If you’ve been looking for that perfect chutney that hits all the notes at once — spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet — this is it. This onion chutney is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes. No coconut, no dal — just pure, bold flavour that pairs beautifully with idli, dosa, or even rice.

🛒 Ingredients
(1 cup = 240ml)
• Sliced onion — 1 cup (240ml)
• Shallots — ½ cup (120ml)
• Ginger — 1 inch piece
• Curry leaves — a few
• Red chilli powder — as required
• Tamarind — amla size ball
• Jaggery — small piece
• Salt — to taste
• Oil — 2 tsp

👨‍🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and sauté for a minute.
Step 2: Add shallots, ginger and curry leaves. Cook until everything turns soft and slightly golden.

Step 3: Add red chilli powder and splash a little water so it doesn’t burn.
Step 4: Add tamarind, jaggery and salt. Mix well and cook everything together until combined.

Step 5: Let it cool completely then grind into a smooth chutney.
Tada — flavour packed chutney ready! 😍🔥

💡 Tips for Best Taste
• Always let it cool before grinding
• Adjust jaggery based on your preference — more jaggery = sweeter chutney
• This chutney stays good in the fridge for upto 3 days
• 1 cup = 240ml used in this recipe

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
• Idli
• Dosa
• Pongal
• Chapathi

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