A special companion to eat in winter

Ginger Chutney: A special companion to eat in winters.

Indian food plate is considered incomplete without chutney. To enhance the taste of food, women prepare various chutneys like coriander, mint, tamarind, and radish. These chutneys are not only delicious but also provide many health benefits. While consumption of coriander-mint chutney is common, it is very beneficial to enjoy a special chutney, ginger chutney, in winters. It is known as “Alam Pachaddi” in Andhra Pradesh, and is served with dosa, idli and paratha. This chutney helps in boosting immunity and protecting from problems like cold and cough. Come, let us know how to make ginger chutney.

Ingredients to make Ginger Chutney:

• 200 grams green chilli
• 80 grams ginger
• 100 grams jaggery
• 70 grams tamarind
• 2 teaspoon oil
• salt as per taste
• hot water

Ingredients for Ginger Chutney Tadka:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 2 dried red chillies

Method to make Ginger Chutney:

1. Wash ginger and green chillies and cut them into thick pieces.
2. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil becomes hot, add green chillies and fry until their color changes.
3. Now add chopped ginger to it and fry for 5 minutes.
4. Prepare a paste by adding roasted green chillies, ginger, jaggery, tamarind and some hot water in the mixer.
5. For tempering the chutney, heat 2 tbsp oil in another pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds to it and fry it.
6. Then add dry red chilli and curry leaves and prepare the tadka.
7. Pour the prepared tadka over the already prepared chutney.

Now your delicious ginger chutney is ready, which you can enjoy with dosa, idli or paratha!