Gurellu Chutney
Veg
Vegan
A flavorful chutney made with niger seeds, Gurellu Chutney is a common condiment in North Karnataka, adding a nutty taste to meals.
Cuisines
North Karnataka
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup | Niger Seed |
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1/4 cup | Peanut |
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4 | Chili , dry red |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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5-6 | Curry Leaf |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Dry roast the niger seeds on medium heat until they start to pop, then set aside to cool.
- 2 In the same pan, dry roast the peanuts until golden brown and set aside to cool.
- 3 In a blender, combine the roasted niger seeds, peanuts, dry red chilies, tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt.
- 4 Add water gradually to the blender and grind the mixture to a smooth paste.
- 5 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
- 6 Pour the prepared chutney paste into the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 7 Adjust the consistency with water if needed and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 8 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Tips
For enhanced flavor, use freshly roasted ingredients and adjust the spice level by varying the number of red chilies.