                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 / poondu chutney recipe is a puree of garlic, tomatoes and red chillies with the addition of seasonings. This spicy and flavorful garlic 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.

GARLIC CHUTNEY / POONDU CHUTNEY RECIPE