ONION CHUTNEY / VENGAAYA MOLAAPDI - CHUTNEY RECIPES

This chutney tastes divine with idly & dosa.We do this at least twice in a week.I love this chutney:)We call this as “ Vengaaya Molaapdi”.The key is u should keep the onions, chillies & salt in correct ratio otherwise it would taste spicy or bitter :)

Very simple ingredients:

• Small onions/pearl onions – 10 nos
• Green chilly – 2-3 nos (depends upon ur taste)
• Salt – to taste

How to grind:

• Peel the onions by soaking in water for 5 mins.
• Coarse Grind all the ingredients in a mixie(Just run once or twice-use juice/inch option).
• Take care onions & chillies shouldn’t be grinded smooth.
• Transfer it to a small bowl and check for salt.
• Mix with gingely/sesame oil and serve with dosa!!

Note: U can use big onions too but tastes little sweetish.

 

ONION CHUTNEY – TYPE 2

Ingredients:

• Big onion – 2 nos ( cut into slices)
• Tamarind – small gooseberry size
• Green chilly – 3 nos ( slit)
• salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 tsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a kadai and saute onions & green chilly.
• Saute till onions turn light golden brown.Cool.
• Grind the above with tamarind and salt by adding water.
• Serve with dosa & idly!!!

KITCHEN CLINIC:

Green chilly: Green chillies are very high in vitamin A and C and have more Vitamin C per gram than many oranges. Chilli peppers are effective in stimulating and enhancing digestion.  Due to their spiciness, chilli peppers tend to bother people who have active peptic ulcers. Studies have found that spicy foods do not cause ulcers in healthy individuals.   The capsaicin in chilli peppers also has a stimulating effect on the mucus membranes of the nose and sinuses. Studies have shown that capsaicin stimulates blood flow through the membranes and causes mucus secretions to become thinner and more liquid.  This action makes it beneficial in combating the common cold and sinus infections.  Onion: Onions have the potential to alleviate or prevent sore throat. Onions are especially beneficial for women who are at increased risk of osteoporosis (Break down of bones)as they go through menopause. It reduces the risk of head and neck cancers. Onions are used to heal blisters and boils. Onions reduces the cholesterol levels too .

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