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Madurai Special Thanni Chutney Recipe
A special watery chutney from the South Indian city - Madurai that is a perfect side with soft fluffy idli / uthappam.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Roasted Channa Dal / Pottukadalai
- 1/4 cup Grated coconut
- 10 no.s Sambar onions / shallots
- A few Curry Leaves
- 5 no.s Green Chilies Adjust to taste
- Salt to taste
- For seasoning: / Tadka:
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
- Finely chopped curry leaves- a few
Instructions
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In a mixie jar take all the ingredients except the ones mentioned under seasoning.
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Blend to a fine paste adding a little water.
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Transfer the chutney into a slightly large serving bowl.
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Add lots of water. For one part of chutney you can add 3-4 times water!
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Heat oil in a small pan and add the ingredients mentioned under Seasoning
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Once the mustard pops , pour into chutney and mix well.
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Serve as a side with idli / dosa / uthappam.
Recipe Notes
- This chutney should be watery as the name suggests.
- It should be slightly spicy else it will be tasteless when served as a side.
- Finely chopped onions are sauteed in along with the seasoning and added to the chutney.