Ginger Chutney is from Andhra Pradesh cuisine, it is a popular side dish in South India., I love ginger chutney for its amazing health benefits, especially as it is good for indigestion, morning sickness, muscle aches and soreness.
- 1/2 cup Ginger
- 2 tsp Chana dal
- 5 Red chilis
- Few Curry leaves
- Small Marble sized Tamarind
- 1/2 tsp Jaggery
- 1 tsp Oil
- Salt as needed
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
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Peel and chop ginger into small pieces.
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Soak tamarind in water and squeeze the pulp and keep it aside.
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Heat 1/2 tsp. of oil in a pan, add chopped ginger, sauté for a few minutes and keep it aside.
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In the same pan, add remaining oil, add chana dal, roast till golden, add red chilis, cook for a minute.
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Add curry leaves and turn off the flame.
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In a mixer jar, add ginger, chana dal, curry leaves, tamarind pulp, salt and jaggery powder, grind it with a little water, make it a smooth paste.
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Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
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Serve hot with idli or dosa.