Madurai Special Thanni Chutney

Madurai Special Thanni Chutney
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Madurai special thanni chutney is a popular South Indian chutney that is made with a variety of ingredients, including roasted gram dal, onions, green chilies, and water. The chutney is typically ground to a smooth paste and then tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, asafoetida, and curry leaves.

Madurai special thanni chutney is a versatile chutney that can be served with a variety of dishes, including idli, dosa, vada, and upma. It is also a popular accompaniment to rice and sambar.

The chutney gets its distinctive flavor from the roasted gram dal, which gives it a nutty taste. The onions add a sweetness and a bit of moisture, while the green chilies provide a bit of heat. The onion also add a savory flavor, and the tempering adds a touch of spiciness.

Madurai special thanni chutney is a delicious and easy-to-make chutney that is perfect for any South Indian meal. It is also a great way to add a bit of heat and flavor to your everyday meals. Since no coconut, it stays good longer than usual chutneys

Below is the recipe for Madurai special thanni chutney:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup roasted gram dal
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4 green chilies, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

For tempering:

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and urad dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
  • A few curry leaves

Instructions:

  1. Soak the roasted gram dal in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Grind the roasted gram dal, onions, green chilies and salt to a smooth paste.
  3. Add water to the ground paste to make a thin chutney.
  4. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, and asafoetida. When the mustard seeds start to pop, add the curry leaves and stir for a few seconds.
  5. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.
  6. Serve the chutney with idli, dosa, vada, or upma.

Tips:

  • For a spicier chutney, add more green chilies.
  • For a milder chutney, remove the seeds from the green chilies before grinding.
  • You can also add a few tablespoons of water to the chutney while grinding to make it thinner.
  • Store the chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Enjoy!

Some additional facts about Madurai special thanni chutney:

  • It is a traditional chutney from the Madurai region of Tamil Nadu, India.
  • It is typically served with idli, dosa, vada, and upma.
  • It is also a popular accompaniment to rice and sambar.
  • The chutney is made with a variety of ingredients, including roasted gram dal, onions, green chilies, water, and a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  • The chutney gets its distinctive flavor from the roasted gram dal, which gives it a nutty taste. The onions add a sweetness and a bit of moisture, while the green chilies provide a bit of heat. The garlic and water add a savory flavor, and the tempering adds a touch of spiciness.
  • Madurai special thanni chutney is a delicious and easy-to-make chutney that is perfect for any South Indian meal. It is also a great way to add a bit of heat and flavor to your everyday meals.

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