Amma and I made this chutney together the last time I was in Kottayam. She was a tad too generous with the chillies and my brother thought it’s onion tomato chutney and served himself a generous spoonful. The ensuing burning tongue and watering eyes was fun to watch 😉 Red Chilli Chutney RecipeA lot of you asked me for the recipe of red chutney when I posted the Adai Dosa recipe. I waited to go back and make it with amma again before sharing it, so here goes. Step by Step Pictures for Making Red Chilli Chutney

  1. Heat oil and fry chillies for 2-3 mins until they glisten. Keep flame low. Once done, remove and set aside.
  2. Add shallots to the same pan and fry until golden.
  3. Add hing, salt, and garlic and stir through to combine.
  4. Turn off flame and add the tamarind.
  5. Cool completely and grind with the red chillies to a smooth paste. Serve with some coconut oil or gingelly oil poured over the chutney. This is optional but helps to cut down the heat and add some extra flavour.