South Indian Red Chilli Chutney Recipe – Onion Chilli Chutney

lemon chilli chutney recipe

I learnt this hot and spicy red chilli chutney from my MIL. It is a very easy to make chutney recipe. Red chilli, lemon  and onion are the major ingredients of this chutney. Tamarind is not used in this recipe. We call it as milagai chutney. Its a good side dish for idli,dosa ! It tastes very spicy. Ok, lets see how to make South Indian style red chilli chutney recipe.

Easy chilli chutney recipe

Chilli chutney recipe Easy Chilli chutney recipe

Cuisine: Indian
Category: Chutneys
Serves: Serves 2
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

    • Red Chillies – 7 nos
    • Big size Lemon – Half
    • Salt – to taste

      To Temper:

      • Sesame /Gingely Oil – 1 tbsp
      • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
      • Urad dal- 1/2 tsp
      • Curry leaves – a sprig
      • Asafetida/Hing – a pinch
      METHOD

        • Grind the red chillies with salt to a powder & then add little water to make a paste & grind it. Remove
        • Season with mustard,urad dal,onions,curry leaves and hing.

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        • Finally squeeze half of the lemon into it. Mix it well.check for salt.
        • Delicious and spicy chutney is ready!!

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        • Can be served with idly & dosa by adding sesame/gingely oil.

        Enjoy !


      Note

      This chutney can also be made by adding small gooseberry size tamarind instead of lemon juice.U have to saute & add finely chopped small onions.Try this for variation.

      Red chilli chutney

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      18 thoughts on “South Indian Red Chilli Chutney Recipe – Onion Chilli Chutney”

      1. Raks

        Never knew the risk of eating chilli more….Thanx for sharing!
        My FIL ‘s favourite,I made twice when he was here 🙂 Lovely choice for the evnt!

        Reply
      2. FH

        That is fiery red chutney indeed, yummy! True that capsacine in the chillies have lot of beneficial effects on us, great post! :))

        Reply
      4. Trupti

        Chutney looks very yummy. I should make this chutney for my husband. Love the Kitchen Clinic Section.

        Happy Sankranti !!

        Reply
      8. lubnakarim06

        Wow awesome click? Nice to know that you are also from Bangalore…. Where do u stay in Bangalore? You can find my mail id in my blog…..

        Reply
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