Ingredients:

• 10 – medium-sized Dried red chillies
• 15 – Shallots – Sambar Onion
• 1/2 tsp – salt
• 1 tsp – oil

Method:

1. In an iron kadai – frying pan, dry roast dried red chillies on a low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until crisp and slight colour change.
2. Remove and keep aside separately.
3. Add shallots and dry roast for 10 -12 minutes on a low to medium heat or until it softens – fragrant.
4. Transfer roasted red chillies first into a mixer bowl and make a rough paste.
5. Then add shallots, salt to taste and make a smooth paste.
6. Do not add water while making the chutney.
7. Transfer the chutney into a serving bowl and mix with 1 tsp oil.
8. Serve as a side dish with Idli – Dosa – Rice – Boiled tapioca.
9. Recipe Courtesy: Niya’s World

Recipe courtesy of Niya