Purple onion chutney recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1. Chopped Red onion - 1 count
2. Bengal gram - 1/2 tablespoon (tbsp.)
3. Tamarind - 1 gooseberry size
4. Asafoetida piece - size of pin head or if powder a pinch
5. Coriander seed - 1/2 tablespoon (tbsp.)
6. Dry chili - 2
7. Oil - 2 teaspoon (tsp.)
8. Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) or as needed.

PREPARATION:

1. Heat oil in a pan. add asafoetida piece or powder. Now add bengal gram, coriander seeds, dry chili and roast it (about 2 minutes).
2. Now add onion and sauté for 2 minutes on until they turn translucent (golden brown). Remove from heat and cool this down to room temperature. Add salt, tamarind this and Grind to a thick fine paste and serve..

NOTES:

1. Goes well with idli, dosai.