Ginger Chutney

I love to have South Indian Ginger Chutney with my dosa, idli and uttapams. These tried and tested chutneys are quick and very easy to make. Do try my other chutney recipes, Poondu/Garlic Chutney recipe, Classic Coconut Chutney recipe, 10 Minute Peanut Chutney recipe

Ingredients

Note– Please read recipe notes in the end.

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Place a pan over medium flame and add oil.
Once the oil turns hot add mustard seeds and urad dal and let it splutters.
Now add chopped ginger and toss it for 2-3 minutes till it gets a nice light golden colour.
Further add dried red chillies and toss for another minute.
Finally add jaggery and cook for a minute.
Once done, let it cool down and then add the mixture in a mixer grinder.
Now add salt and some water as required. Grind for couple of minutes till it forms into a fine paste.

Place a pan over medium flame and add oil.
Once the oil turns hot add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves and toss for a minute.
Further add the prepared ginger chutney and cook for a minute, add little water if required.
Once it’s done it will start to release oil.
Serve with idli, dosa or uttapam.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for upto 7 days.

Sesame oil is used for this ginger chutney but if you don’t have it then you can replace it with any flavorless oil like canola or sunflower oil.
You can adjust the quantity of red chillies depending on the spice you want.