Onion 2 Tomato 1 Red chilli 5-6 Urad dal – 1 tsp (optional) Tamarind A small gooseberry size Oil 3 tsp Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Salt As needed Asafoetida a pinch
Chop the onions and tomatoes into small pieces. In a pan add 2 tsp of oil and add the red chillis and tamarind. Saute in a medium low flame. If adding urad dal add now and saute till golden brown. Keep this aside. Saute the onions in a low flame till they become pink.
Add in the tomatoes and saute till they become mushy.Add salt. Always saute in a low flame. Allow this to cool.
Grind this into a smooth paste adding necessary water. Temper with mustard seeds an curry leaves in 1 tsp of oil.
Kara chutney is ready to serve. this tastes best with idli|dosa and even with chapathi too.
Chana dal can be added instead of urad dal(if adding) Coarsely Grind the red chilli and tamarind first and then add the onions and tomatoes.
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