South Indian cuisine is renowned for its variety of chutneys, which are typically served as accompaniments to dishes like dosa, idli, and vada. Here are some types of South Indian chutneys you can try making at home:
Blend fresh coconut, green chillies, ginger, roasted chana dal, salt, and tamarind with a little water to make a smooth paste. Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies.
Sauté onions, garlic, and red chillies in oil until golden. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Blend into a smooth paste. Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal.
Blend fresh mint leaves, cilantro, green chillies, ginger, and tamarind with a little water to make a smooth paste. Optionally temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Blend roasted peanuts, green chillies, garlic, and tamarind with water to make a smooth paste. Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies.
Sauté ginger and red chillies in oil. Blend with tamarind, jaggery, and salt into a smooth paste. Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal.
Sauté garlic and red chillies in oil until golden. Blend with tamarind and salt into a smooth paste. Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal.