GARLIC CHUTNEY/POONDU CHUTNEY- CHUTNEY RECIPES

                Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet.Today garlic is a widely recognized health enhancing supplement as garlic promotes the well-being of the heart and immune systems with antioxidant properties and helps maintain healthy blood circulation. 
Garlic chutney is a puree of garlic, tomatoes and red chillies with the addition of seasonings. This spicy and flavorful chutney can be served with idly or dosai .



     Ingredients

     To Grind

           22 Garlic Cloves (Big)
           4 Red Chillies
           2 Tomatoes, Medium Sized
           Salt to taste

     To Temper

           2 Tsp of Gingelly Oil
           1 Tsp of Mustard
           1 Tsp of Urad Dal
           Pinch of Hing
           Handful of Curry Leaves


    Method

• Chop the tomatoes into small pieces.

   Oil Roasting

• Heat the oil in a pan, fry garlic and red chillies for 1-2 mins until it turns golden brown. Keep it aside.
• Add little oil to a pan, saute tomato for a min until it starts to become soft. Switch off the stove. Let all the ingredients cool down for 5 mins.

   Grinding
 

• Now take a blender/mixie, add all the ingredients listed under " To grind".
• Grind it by adding little salt and water.

      
    Seasoning

• Heat the oil in a pan, add all the ingredients listed under " To Temper" once mustard seeds burst out, add the ground paste to it , mix well and switch off the stove.    
• Garlic chutney is ready to serve. 

     Tips

• Serve it with idly or dosai
• If you want the chutney to be tangy, add little tamarind paste to it.
• Adjust spiciness according to your taste. 

     Health Benefits of Garlic 

• Garlic has germanium which is a anti cancer agent.
• Regulate blood sugar levels and cholesterol.
• Strengthen your body defense against allergies. 
• It has a anti microbial properties and boost the immune system.