Chutney - My Cooking Journey

Coconut Mint Chutney | Pudina Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:08:44 +0000

This Pudina / Mint Chutney with coconut was one of our favorite chutneys that I made quite often during summer. We grow a lot of mint at home and this Green chutney (like my younger son calls it) was a regular with Idli and Dosai. I almost wanted to pick a few pudina plants to...

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Kara Chutney | Spicy Chettinad Red Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:11:00 +0000

If there is one chutney that I can have every day with idli and dosa, it has to be this Chettinad Kara Chutney / spicy red chutney. It also pairs really well with Paniyaram. Growing up I never ate too much garlic at my parent's house. My dad absolutely hates garlic in any of the...

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Thakkali Thokku | Tomato Pickle

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:59:00 +0000

Thakkali thokku or Tomato Pickle is an excellent way to use up the summer bounty of backyard tomatoes. I love pickle and indulge in them rather than using it sparingly. The tomato season is coming to an end soon and after freezing a few batches of tomatoes, I decided to make this delicious pickle with...

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Pudina Thokku | Pudina Thogayal Recipe

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 18 May 2021 23:07:17 +0000

If you are looking to make recipes with mint from your garden, you have come to the right place. This pudina thokku / Mint thogayal made with fresh mint leaves and spices is a delight to have and works so well with plain rice and some sesame oil. I have a weakness for mint and...

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Thengai Thuvayal / Thogayal | Fried Coconut Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:44:00 +0000

Thengai Thuvayal is one of the easiest recipe to make with roasted lentils, chilies and coconut. This thogayal pairs wonderfully with hot rice and dollop of ghee or oil. I consider thengai thogayal to be the ultimate comfort food. I grew up eating this coconut thuvayal on top of steaming hot rice and a lot...

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Ginger Chutney | Andhra Allam Pachadi

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sun, 05 May 2019 04:02:49 +0000

The flavor of ginger with tangy tamarind and sweet brown sugar makes this Ginger Chutney or Andhra Allam Pachadi the best combination with Pesarattu, idli, or dosai. It is fun to explore different cuisines and choose recipes that the whole family would enjoy. The Andhra-style Allam Pachadi has been on my list for a long...

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Omavalli Chutney | Karpooravalli Chutney | Ajwain Leaves Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:01:59 +0000

This delicious Omavalli Chutney or Karpooravalli Chutney is made with Ajwain leaves also known as the Mexican mint or Cuban Oregano. If you are looking to incorporate more herbs in your cooking, this Ajwain Leaves Chutney is a great recipe to start with. Karpooravalli or Omavalli plant is a perennial plant that is most commonly...

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Masoor Dal Chutney | Orange Lentil Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:04:23 +0000

Masoor dal Chutney is a very aromatic chutney made with pink lentils, garlic, and spices. It is a great accompaniment with idli and dosa. It was a lot of fun exploring some very new lentils for this week's BM theme. Masoor dal is nothing new to me as it is one of my very favorite...

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Bombay Chutney – Besan Chutney

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:58:00 +0000

Bombay Chutney is a very quick recipe to make and also require very basic ingredients. This Besan Chutney is an excellent side dish for Roti or Poori. Growing up I have always seen my paati (Grandmother) make this chutney for herself to eat with poori while we ate the side dish with masala. Paati used...

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Paruppu Thuvayal | Paruppu Thogayal

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:30:00 +0000

Paruppu Thogayal also called the paruppu thuvayal is a delicious side dish made with lentils and basic spices. It is one of the best accompanied recipes with Milagu Kuzhambu. I love to learn different combo meals or dishes that go well together. I grew up in a household where we were very specific about the...

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