Wednesday, November 2, 2011

RED BELLPEPPER CHUTNEY

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INGREDIENTS:

Red Bell Peppers-------------------------2
Red Chillies-------------------------------8-10(for spice add more)
Garlic--------------------------------------2 cloves
Curry leaves------------------------------few
Peanuts------------------------------------1tbsp
Tamarind Extract------------------------2 tsp
Cumin,Mustard seeds,urad dal-----1/2tsp each
Oil------------------------------------------1tbsp +1tbsp

DIRECTIONS:


1.Heat about 1tbsp of oil in a skillet and when hot add garlic to fry till nice aroma comes.

2.Add red chillies, peanuts and fry till done.Transfer the garlic,chillies,peanuts to a grinder.

3.Then add the chopped peppers to remaining oil and sautee on med-high heat till browned and soft with some salt added in between. Remove them from heat and allow to cool.

4.Grind the ingredients in step2 to fine paste and add the cooled peppers,tamarind extract and grind till smooth.Check for salt and adjust.

5.Heat 1tbsp oil and fry cumin,mustard,urad,curry leaves for a minute and pour over the ground paste and mix well.

6.Serve with roti/rice.

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