Allam Chutney Recipe, Allam Pachadi, Ginger Chutney
Allam Chutney Recipe or the Allam Pachadi Recipe or the ginger chutney is a traditional chutney recipe which tastes great with idli, dosa or even upma. The main ingredient which gives out the unique taste in this chutney is the ginger. For best results make this allam chutney recipe with fresh Indian ginger which gives out a strong flavor.
Ingredients
- 100 gms ginger
- 5 - 6 whole dry red chili
- 1 tbsp tamaring paste
- 1 tsp jaggery
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds / methi seeds
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and fenugreek seeds. As the mustard seeds starts spluttering, add dried red chillies. Fry for 20 secs and remove from the flame.
- Peel the ginger and cut into medium sized pieces.
- In a mixie, add the ginger pieces and give it a quick pulse. The ginger should be coarsely ground at this point. Add the roasted spices and grind again to a paste.
- Finally add jaggery and tamarind pulp and grind to incorporate them. You can add some water according to your liking.
- Add salt to taste and serve with idli, dosa or vada.