Carrot Chutney Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	5 min
Cook time	10 min
Total time	15 min
Serves	1 cup

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 4 dried red chilli
• 2 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup carrot (peeled & chopped)
• 3 tbsp coconut (grated)
• small ball tamarind / imli
• ½ tsp salt

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for tempering:

• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard / rai
• few curry leaves

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Instructions

1. firstly, in a tawa heat 2 tsp oil and roast 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal and 4 dried red chilli.
2. also, saute 2 clove garlic and 2 tbsp onion until the raw smell disappears.
3. further, add 1 cup chopped the carrot and saute until the colour changes.
4. allow the mixture to cool completely, and transfer to the blender.
5. add 3 tbsp coconut, small ball tamarind and ½ tsp salt.
6. add in water as required and blend to smooth paste.
7. now prepare the tempering by heating 2 tsp oil.
8. add 1 tsp mustard and few curry leaves. allow to splutter.
9. finally, pour the tempering over carrot chutney and serve with dosa or idli.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• firstly, peel the carrot for rich orange colour for chutney.
• also, skip the coconut if you do not prefer the flavour.
• additionally, adding onions and garlic is optional, however, it enhances the flavour.
• finally, carrot chutney recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.