Onion Chutney Recipe (with coconut) | Vengaya Chutney (using coconut) | Side dish for Idly & Dosa

Onion Chutney is a easy to make delicious chutney. This vengaya chutney is made using coconut. This chutney can be served as a side dish for Idly or Dosa. This is vegan too.

Onion Chutney

What are the ingredients needed?

Onion, 2 large or 4 small ones (Chopped)

Oil, 2 teaspoon

Kadalai paruppu / Channa Dal, 1 tablespoon

Coconut (Grated), 1/4 cup

Red chillies, 2-3 nos.

Tamarind, one small piece 

Salt, to taste.

Vengaya Chutney

How it is made?

1. Heat oil in a skillet, add channa dal and fry for a minute.
2. Then break red chillies into few pieces and add it, then add chopped onions and fry till the onions turn translucent.
3. Now add tamarind and cook for a minute.
4. Then add the grated coconut and turn off the heat. Let it cool and then grind it into a fine paste. Add salt and adjust the consistency by adding required water. 
5. Serve it with Idly or dosa and enjoy.

Notes:

I usually do not temper it at the end. If needed, you can temper it with oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves and mix it with it and serve.