Mint Onion chutney recipe, chutney recipes

Mint Onion chutney recipe with video
Mint onion chutney, without coconut, a South Indian chutney made with small onions and mint, pairs well with idli, dosa and even chapati too. I have already posted onion chutney recipe, this is similar to that with the addition of mint leaves. Even a small variation in the ingredients gives a very nice twist and change in the taste. We always break our head as what chutney to make for idli dosa, though we know many varieties of chutney still look for new ones. This Mint Onion chutney is a tasty mint flavored chutney pairs well with Idli dosa and also for chapati too. Check out my full collection of Side dish for IDLI DOSA. 

Mint Onion chutney recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian|  Recipe Category: Breakfast
Prep Time: 15 mins   |  Cook time: 15 mins |  serves: 4 | Author: Jeyashri 
Mint onion chutney, without coconut, a South Indian chutney made with small onions and mint, pairs well with idli, dosa and even chapati too.

   Mint leaves  1 cup (loosely packed)
   Small onions  1 cup
   Red chili  4-5
   Urad dal  1 tblsp + 1/4 tsp
   Oil  1 tblsp
   Mustard seed   1/4 tsp
   Salt  as needed
   Asafoetida  a generous pinch

Method:

• In a pan add 2 tsp of oil and add the red chili and 1 tblsp of urad dal.
• Roast till golden brown and keep it aside.
• Add 2 more tsp of oil and add the peeled onions.
• Saute till golden brown. 
• Once it is done switch off the flame and add the mint leaves. 
• Add salt and asafoetida.
• Mix it well. The mint will get cooked in that heat itself. 
• Allow this to cool completely.
• Grind this into a fine paste by adding water as required.
• Temper with mustard seeds and 1/4 tsp urad dal.
• Mix well and serve the chutney with idli or dosa.

                                        Video on how to make Mint Onion chutney

                      

Notes:

1. Instead of small onions we can use 2 big onions. But small onions gives a nice taste.
2. You can add half tomato after the onions are cooked.
3. Few pods of garlic can also be added with onions.
4. 2 tblsp of coconut can be used while grinding the Mint Onion chutney.

Method with step by step pictures:

• In a pan add 2 tsp of oil and add the red chili and 1 tblsp of urad dal.
• Roast till golden brown and keep it aside.

• Add 2 more tsp of oil and add the peeled onions.
• Saute till golden brown. 

• Once it is done switch off the flame and add the mint leaves. 

• Add salt and asafoetida.
• Mix it well. The mint will get cooked in that heat itself. 
• Allow this to cool completely.

• Grind this into a fine paste by adding water as required.

• Temper with mustard seeds and 1/4 tsp urad dal.

• Mix well and serve the chutney with idli or dosa.

Notes:

1. Instead of small onions we can use 2 big onions. But small onions gives a nice taste.
2. You can add half tomato after the onions are cooked.
3. Few pods of garlic can also be added with onions.
4. 2 tblsp of coconut can be used while grinding the Mint Onion chutney.