Feb 5, 2009

Onion Chutney – Zero Oil (Erra Kaaram)

This is the easiest chutney that tastes heavenly. It goes well with dosas as well as rice. I usually use this chutney to smear on dosas to make them yummier and spicy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium onion

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • 5 curry leaves (optional)

  • ½ tsp Tamarind

  • Salt

Method:

Cut onion into big chunks. Heat a pan and add the onion pieces along with the curry leaves (optional). Fry for some time and remove from the pan.

When cool, grind it into a smooth paste along with the tamarind pulp + chili powder + salt. Add little water if needed. Yummy, yummy onion chutney is ready!

Enjoy as a dip for dosas or smear it on the dosas to make an onion roast dosa or just enjoy with hot rice and ghee.



This is my contribution to Ramya’s “Chutney/Dip Mania”.



On a Different Note:

Some days back Pavithra has passed the delicious “Lemonade Award”. Thanks for your nice gesture Pavithra!

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44 comments:

  1. Sukanya YogeshFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    The onion chutney looks spicy and yummy. Iam sure it must taste very good with Dosas.

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  2. RaksFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Sounds great! Nice entry for the event:)

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  3. LakshmiFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Uma, this is our favorite too. Infact if you fry it and make it thick it stays for few days without spoilage. We pack this for long journeys :)

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  4. sriharivatsanFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Yummy chutney without oil...Oh, this is fantabulous..This looks very spicy and makes one to crave for it yaar..

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  5. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    lovely tempting picture..looks delicious..would be great with some hot dosas..

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  6. Mahimaa's kitchenFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    yummy chutney... i also add some coconut .. taste good :)

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  7. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    ade chetitoti vedi vedi doselu kuda he he he mmmm noruurutundi uma

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  8. Priya SureshFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Delicious chutney,i will add a tsp of dry roasted urad dal..goes awesome with hot steaming idlies..

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  9. lubnakarim06February 6, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Wow sounds yummy.

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  10. PremyscakesFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Looks so tempting and mouthwatering.
    cheers.

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  11. ChitraFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    mouthwatering chutney..Will sure try next time:)First time in ur blog..U have very nice recipes collections.going to follow ur blog:)Do visit my blog at ur free time :)Thanks in advance:)

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  12. jayasreeFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    I usually add some fried urad dal and red chillies to make this chutney. Your version sounds interesting. Pics are very tempting too.

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  13. SunshinemomFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    All I need is hot rice and a tsp. of oil to mix up the chutney! I love chutneys with rice, and this would be a great combination.

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  14. FinlaFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    I love onion chutey and this looks so yumm.

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  15. Nandinis foodFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Yummy chutney & good combination

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    looks so yummy.

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  17. AshwiniFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    My favourite chutney.Looks yumm

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  18. VibaasFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Looks yum. I have a similar chutney in my draft, but with oil ;-)

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  19. Deepthi ShankarFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    wow, thatz a nice recipe Uma. I will try it sometime

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  20. SarithaFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Lovely blog for andhra recipes.I make onion chutney with til and green chillies

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  21. YasmeenFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Tasty Zero fat chutney,I'll try this for next time I make dosa:)

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  22. DibsFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    Wow no oil? Looks very delicious Uma!

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  23. UshaFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Zero oil, awesome...looks yum, will try this next time for dosai :-)

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  24. FHFebruary 6, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Very nice, great entry. I love Karam recipes! :))

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  25. Vikis KitchenFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Thats a yummy spicy chutney. I too love it with dosa .

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Oh ! I have never made it without oil! Nice entry.

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  27. Pavithra KodicalFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Without oil!!!Sounds good :)
    Congrats for the award..You deserve it..
    I have never tried making onion chutney..Will try sometime with dosa :)

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  28. Vanamala HebbarFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    so simple..very nice..my sister make other way..

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  29. PallaviFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Yum, what a great recipe! A must try for sure!

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  30. LaavanyaFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I make this but with some oil & urad dhal.. spicy & good! Love your oil-free version.

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Looks spicy. We do make the chutney but onions are not fried...the only problem is the bad breath. I think frying the onions will eliminate the problem.

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  32. Gita JaishankarFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Yummy chutney, it must taste great with idlis and dosas :)

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  33. RosieFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Uma that onion chutney looks spicy and very scrummy! Congrats on your award sweetie :0)

    Rosie x

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  34. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    yummy indeed..looks so good Uma.

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  35. mitr_bayareaFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Uma,

    Back here after a long time, simple onion chutney, looks yummy.

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  36. AnuSriramFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Looks spicy and delicious! Congrats on your award!

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  37. TBCFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Onion chutney- one of my fav chutneys. :D

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  38. sraFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I didn't know about this, but then I've never really made any chutneys with onion!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Wow, this is just delicious, Uma. Love the roasted onion flavor, and this sounds amazing.

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  40. JayashreeFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Looks nice and spicy.

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  41. vidhasFebruary 8, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Nice Chutney, without oil. This is new to me surely will try.

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    This is so unique. Never heard of this before. Looks so good!

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  43. RoshniFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Uma,
    visiting your blog after a long time. Thanks for the new recipes. This one specially seems really interesting because of the no oil option!

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Hi Uma,

    Thank you visiting my site and do visit again. I loved your simple onion chutney. Have bookmarked it for trying over the weekend.
    Rgds,

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma