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Chettinad Milagai Chutney Recipe

Chettinad Milagai Chutney is a spicy side dish made using dry chillies, garlic, small onion, tamarind and few basic spices. This milagai chutney recipe is Chettinad style perfect to relish with paniyaram, idli, dosa, uttapam etc. Chettinad Dry Chilli Chutney is simple and quick to make in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 10 kashmiri red chilies
  • 5 red chilies
  • 15 small onion
  • 10 garlic
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind
  • rock salt to taste

To temper:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • few curry leaves

Instructions

  • To a mixer jar add 10 kashmiri red chilies along with 5 regular red chilies.
  • Add 15 small onion.
  • Add 10 garlic cloves.
  • Add rock salt to taste.
  • Add 1 teaspoon tamarind.
  • Add little water and grind it slightly coarse.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil - add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter then add few curry leaves, let it splutter.
  • Add the prepared chili paste.
  • Saute well.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes or until raw smell leaves.
  • Finally add 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
  • Mix it well and switch off.
  • Chettinad style raw milagai chutney is ready.

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Notes

  • Grind texture – I grind the mixture slightly coarse as it gives better taste and rustic feel. Smooth grinding changes the flavor.
  • Oil quantity – I usually add little extra gingelly oil because this chutney tastes better when oil shows up. Try not to reduce it too much.
  • Cooking time – I cook till the raw smell goes fully, otherwise the chutney tastes harsh. Let it simmer slowly.
  • Chilli mix – Try mixing both regular and Kashmiri chillies as it gives the right color and heat. Only regular chillies make it too spicy.
  • Storage – Keep the chutney a little thick if you want to store it, thinner consistency doesn’t stay fresh for long.
  • Balance - Add 1 teaspoon sugar for a tangy taste and balance.
Nutrition Facts
Chettinad Milagai Chutney Recipe
Amount Per Serving (40 g)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 389mg11%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 728IU15%
Vitamin C 192mg233%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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