Description
A vibrant chutney with a spicy kick, perfect as a condiment or appetizer. Easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) Red cabbage, grated
- 1 unit Plum tomato, diced
- 3 units Cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 5-6 stalks Fresh coriander, leaves removed
- 2 units Dried red chiles
- 3-4 units Curry leaves, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Hing (asafetida powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Grind the fresh coriander, garlic, and ginger in a mortar and pestle to a rough paste.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add the cumin, curry leaves, dried chilies, and mustard seeds and cook until the seeds begin to splutter.
- Add the coriander-garlic-ginger paste and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes along with all the dry spices and cook covered on medium heat until the tomatoes are tender, fully cooked, and begin to release water.
- Add the red cabbage along with 1/4 cup water. Cover and continue to cook until the cabbage is cooked and turns purple-brown.
- Turn the heat to high and sauté until any excess liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat, cool to room temperature, and grind to the desired texture using a fork or grinder.
- Serve with idli, crackers, chips, or roti.
Notes
- For a smoother chutney, use a food processor instead of a mortar and pestle for the ginger, garlic, and coriander paste.
- Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to control the spice level; start with fewer and add more to taste.
- Store the chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; the flavor will deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3