Onion Chutney | Vengaya chutney is a popular Indian condiment onions, chillies, garlic and tamarind. This chutney can be served with any breakfast dish including idli, dosa, paniyaram, masala dosa, pongal and vada. Onion chutney has a sweet taste to it so it can be used as a spread for sandwiches & wraps too.
Onion Chutney Recipe
My mum makes this chutney more that twice in a week. Because it is so simple to make. It requires only onion and nothing else. I like to caramelize the onion before grinding which gives the chutney lovely dark colour and sweetness. Onion chutney is best served with hot idlis or dosa. And it makes a perfect spread for sandwiches.
About Onion Chutney Recipe
Onion Chutney | Vengaya Chutney is a popular Indian condiment made with onions, chillies, garlic, tamarind. Sometimes optional ingredients like tomatoes are added to make tomato onion chutney. Even coconut is added to gives the creamy texture.
You can make this chutney with shallots (small onions|sambar onions) too. I have shared 5 versions of making the classic onion chutney here in this blog post which will be useful.
Spicy Onion Chutney is an everyday condiment in any south Indian home which is usually served with breakfast dishes like rava idli, mysore masala dosa. It can be served as a dip to pakoras too.
In this blog post I have tried to cover all the possible ways onion chutney is made. But the most popular two ways of making onion chutney is shared. One is raw onion chutney in which onion is ground with garlic, chillies, tamarind and salt and hot oil is poured over the chutney. The chutney is not cooked and it taste amazing with sponge dosa.
Vengaya chutney comes handy during times when you run out of tomatoes and coconut. All you need is onions and the other ingredients is to add pungent flavour and spicy kick the chutney. Spicy and Easy Onion Chutney Recipe!
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Ingredients for Onion Chutney Recipe
Onions
Cooking onions till it gets caramelized gives maximum sweetness to the chutney. For faster cooking of onions add a sprinkle of salt and sugar which brings out the moisture from the onions and allow it to cook faster.
Dry Red Chillies
Dry red chillies are roasted and ground which gives a slight hint of smoky flavour to the onion chutney. Optionally you can use green chillies or chilli powder.
Garlic
I like to use garlic in my onion chutney which gives a wonderful taste. You can add more garlic and make this chutney dominant in garlic flavour.
Tamarind
Tamarind paste or a small piece of tamarind is added when grinding which gives tartness to the chutney.
Optional Ingredients
Ingredients like coriander leaves, coconut, tomatoes is added in onion chutney for a variation.
How I Make Onion Chutney Dosa (Ulli Kaaram Dosa)
Onion chutney goes well with idli, dosa, kuzhi paniyaram, vada as well. Sometimes I like to spread it over dosa and make ulli kaaram dosa. Ulli kaaram dosa is nothing but a spicy onion chutney spread all over dosa. Dosa is cooked till golden and crispy. You can serve spicy onion chutney with dosa, idli or any breakfast recipe too.
INGREDIENTS
- Dosa batter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 5 dry red chillies
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- tamarind a small piece
- salt
For Seasoning
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard
- a pinch asafoetida
- a sprig curry leaves
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan, add in dry red chilli and garlic and roast them.Add in onions and salt, tamarind and cook. grind this.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida. Pour it into the chutney and mix well.
For making dosa, spread dosa batter and drizzle oil around the sides. Spread chutney all over it and cook till golden. Serve
How to Store Onion Chutney Longer?
If you want to store onion chutney longer, add very less water when grinding and pour the chutney back into the tempering and cook out the water and make it thick. This way the chutney can be stored in fridge for upto a week.
Onion Chutney Recipe (Stepwise Pictures)
1)heat oil in a kadai.
2)Add in sliced onions.
3)Add in salt.
4)Cover and cook till onions is cooked.
5)Now the onions are caramelized.
6)Add in garlic.
7)Add in tamarind.
8)Add in chilli powder and coriander powder.
9)Mix well.
10)Take onion mix in a blender and puree.
11)Chutney almost done.
12)Transfer the chutney to a bowl.
13)Make tempering.
14)Pour tempering over the chutney.
15)Mix well.
16)Serve
Onion Chutney Variations
Simple Onion Chutney Recipe
This is simple version of onion chutney, my everyday version. Delicious and easy onion chutney made using very basic ingredients and can be made in less than 10 mins goes well with idli and dosa.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp oil
- 4 dry red chillies
- 1 onion
- 1 piece tamarind
- salt
For seasoning
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan, add dry red chilli and cook till golden and charred.Add onions, salt, tamarind and mix well.Cook for 2 mins.
Take it in a blender and make it into a fine puree. Pour this in a bowl.
Heat oil and add mustard and curry leaves. Pour this into the chutney and mix well. Serve.
Raw Onion Chutney Recipe
This recipe of raw onion chutney can be made in a jiggy. Super easy and instant.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 dry red chillies
- 1 small piece tamarind
- salt
- 4 tbsp gingelly oil
METHOD
Take all ingredients in a blender and puree. Pour into a serving bowl which is heat safe.
Heat gingelly oil till smoking. Pour hot oil over chutney and mix. serve.
Onion Coconut Chutney Recipe
Onion Coconut Chutney is what i make to give some bulk to the chutney. This authentic coconut chutney can be made very easily with readily available ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp
- 4 Dry Red Chilli
- 5 Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 3 tbsp Coconut
- a small piece Tamarind
- Salt to taste
For Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and dry red chilli. Saute for a min. Add in onions and cook that for 5 mins or so. Add in coconut and mix well. Cook that for a min.
Take this in a blender, add salt and tamarind. Grind it to a smooth paste. Take it in a bowl.
Heat little oil in the same pan, crackle mustard and urad dal.Add in curry leaves and mix well. Pour this over the chutney and mix well.Serve.
Onion Coriander Chutney Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp Oil
- 2 Onion
- 5 Green Chillies
- 6 Garlic
- 1 cup Coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
For Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
METHOD
Heat a tsp of oil, add in onions, chillies, garlic and salt. Saute. Add in coriander leaves and mix well.
Now take this in a blender and add in tamarind and puree to smooth mix.
Heat oil in the same pan, add in all seasoning ingredients and let it sizzle.
Now add the chutney in and give a good mix. Serve this with dosa or idli.
Onion Tomato Chutney Recipe
Delicious onion tomato chutney which taste so good with idli, dosa or anything you wish.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 5 Dry red chillies
- 2 Onion
- 6 Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- a small piece Tamarind Pulp
For Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan, add dry red chillies and toast till golden. Remove and set aside. Add onions, Tomatoes and saute for a min. Add salt and turmeric and tamarind and cook till mushy.
Take it in a blender and puree till smooth. Add water as needed. Take it in a bowl.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and asafoetida and mix well. Pour it into the chutney and mix well.
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Onion Chutney Recipe | Vengaya Chutney Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 grams Onion sliced
- 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
For Tempering
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 Dry Red chilli
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai. Add in onions and sprinkle it with salt. Cook till the onions gets caramelized and golden. Add in garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder and tamarind paste and cook for 1 min.
- Now let this cool a little. Put this in a blender and make into a fine puree. Pour this into a bowl.
- Now make the tempering. Heat oil and add in mustard, cumin and dry red chilli, curry leaves. Pour this tadka over the chutney and mix well. Serve this with dosa or idli..
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Notes
- Cook onions till they get caramelized and golden which adds sweetness to your chutney.
- You can add dry red chillies instead of chilli powder.
- Coriander seeds can be used instead of coriander powder.
- Optionally a handful of coriander leaves can be added.
Storage
If you want to store onion chutney longer, add very less water when grinding and pour the chutney back into the tempering and cook out the water and make it thick. This way the chutney can be stored in fridge for upto a week.Nutrition
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Chandrani
Wow Aarthi onion chutnet looks fabulous...Simple and easy preparation. Thanks for sharing this timeless side dish..
Angie's Recipes
A very healthy and tasty treat.
Merry Christmas!
Angie
Santosh Bangar
mouthwatering chutney
Santosh Bangar
mouthwatering chutney
Christy Gerald
Delish Chutney Dear.
faseela
a perfect combo with idli or dosha.......fabulous chutney dear
Archana
Yummy chutney so simple and quick. Thanks
Kavi
that's easy! But I wonder how the raw onions smell... will try it out. 🙂
Rachana
Delicious chutney!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Hari Chandana
Very authentic and delicious recipe.. I too make this recipe.. yours looks simply perfect !!
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vidhas
Aarthi , I love this chutney, i make with pear onions. inviting pictures.
Hamaree Rasoi
Onion Chutney looks so tasty and tangy. Excellent clicks.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Yummy Team
Raw onion chutney sounds delicious...Mouth-watering clicks!
Torviewtoronto
delicious looking chutney looks wonderful
Sharmilee! :)
Flavourful n yummy
sangee vijay
Spicy n yummy chutney...love it with dosa,yum..yumm!!
SinFoodie
This looks so simple to make yet very delicious. Will give it a try.
sliceofmylyfe
We make this at my mum's place and you are right about how appetizing it is with idli and dosa.
Absolutely yummy.
mithra
HI I have done this chutney, no of times, I live in california, but always the raw smell of onions and the whole chutney taste will be like, as if we are eating raw onion, and my hubby, always tells me, that I don't know how to prepare raw onion chutney. It irritates me alot,I tried many times, but now, my hubby said that he lost the orginal raw chutney taste which his mom used to prepare in India. Please help..
Thank you,
Mithra
Aarthi
@mithra
Make the raw onion chutney as mentioned here and don't forget to do the seasoning which i have given in the end...Pouring hot seasoning over the chutney makes the onion little milder...So i hope this helps out..
Anonymous
Nice recipe... Can you tell how long can we store this?
Aarthi
@Anonymousyou can keep this for 3 to 4 days in a air tight container.
Anonymous
@mithra I have felt the same way too. These onions here are not like the ones in India. Instead of red onions try using white onions. also make it a day earlier and store it in fridge. That settles the raw taste for me.
Anonymous
Basundi was too yummy I tried it
Anonymous
Nice work. .
Simple recipe