Ginger Chutney For Idli, Dosa – Inji Chutney

I got this inji chutney recipe from my friend. It tastes good with idli / dosa. My MIL used to tell me the numerous health benefits of ginger. So I started using ginger in my daily cooking. Once in a week I make thogayal / pachadi / chutney with ginger. Do try this chutney , I am sure you’ll love it.

INGREDIENTS


To roast in oil

  • Ginger – Thumb finger size
  • Red chilli – 2-3 nos (reduce to one if you want less spicy)
  • Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
  • Chana dal – 1 tbsp
  • Urad dal – 1.5 tbsp
  • Tamarind – small berry size
  • Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
  • Salt & water – as required

To temper 

  • Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – few

METHOD

  • Chop the ginger into small pieces.
  • Heat a kadai with a tsp of oil and saute the ginger pieces, dals and red chillies.
  • Finally add the grated coconut, salt & tamarind. Fry for a minute.
  • Grind everything into a smooth paste.Temper all the items given above.

Enjoy with idli / dosa topped with sesame oil.

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23 thoughts on “Ginger Chutney For Idli, Dosa – Inji Chutney”

  1. Jeyashris Kitchen

    ginger i never use often in my cooking.nice to know abt the health benefits. very flavourful chutney and delicious soft idlis

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