Hirekai (Ridge Gourd) chutney

Hirekai is one of my favourite subjis. But more than the subji, I like the chutney that is made with its edges and peel. There are two versions that my mom makes. So here they go:

Wet Chutney

Ingredients: Ridge Gourd peel or scrapings from the gourds (hirekai cover) or tender hirekai cut into small pieces, onion – [...]

Red Chili Chutney (Ranjaka)

Well any native of Dharwad or Bijapur knows Ranjaka! Or the famous, aradidda khara. This is another recipe for folks who love spicy spicy food! This can be kept for 1 week at room temperature or 1 month in refrigerator.
Ingredients:
Fresh red chillies 200 grams, Garlic bulbs three (India size), Cumin seeds 20 grams, Fresh coriander [...]

Karindi

Karindi is another very very spicy chutney for those of you who like spicy food. This can also be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:
Green / Red chillis 250 grams, 3 bulbs of garlic (whole – in India, 8-10 cloves in USA), 50 grams each of flex seeds, menthe seeds and mustard seeds, [...]

Kuchida Khara

Kuchida Khara is a chutney made of red/green chillies. It goes well with chapatis – especially if you like very very spicy foods! It can be stored in the refrigerator for a longer time.
Ingredients:
Green/Red chilies, Salt, Cumin seeds, White Til (sesame seeds), Methy seeds (Fenugreek), Dry coconut (grated or pieces), Garlic, Tamarind paste and brown [...]

Phutani Chutney(Roasted Gram Dal)

Phutani chutney can be stored for the longest time. It really tastes good and has so many uses .
Ingredients:
200 grams phutani, 2 medium size garlic bulbs, 50 grams roasted peanuts or grated dry coconut,  1 teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chili powder, 1 table spoon salt, 1 tea spoon sugar., dried curry leaves, [...]

Gural Chutney (Karal or Kare Yellu chutney)

Gural pudi is a specialty in north Karnataka recipes or even in lingayat recipes. The chutney made with gural seeds is also very yummy!
Ingredients:
200 grams gural seeds, 4 medium size garlic bulbs, 1teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chilli powder, 1 table spoon salt.
Process:

Clean and peel garlic cloves. 

Roast gural seeds in a shallow pan on [...]

Dry Coconut Chutney

Dry Coconut Chutney also is a chutney that can be kept around for a longer time (in the refrigerator). This goes well with any meal.
Ingredients:
200 grams grated dry coconut, 4 medium size garlic bulbs, 1teaspoon cumin powder, 2 table spoons red chilli powder, 1 table spoon salt, 1 tea spoon sugar.
Process:

Clean and peel garlic cloves.

Mix [...]

Peanut chutney (Shenga Hindi)

Shenga chutney is something that goes well with any meal and can be stored for a long time. So on days when you don’t want to cook a variety, having this ready adds variety to any meal. Ofcourse not to mention the protein that one gets via the peanuts!
Ingredients:
200 g Rosted peanuts, 4 medium size [...]

Agashi hindi (Agashi – Flax seed)

Agashi chutney or agashi hindi is extremely tasty and flavorful. BTW, I have read reports that chewing on agashi seeds is really effective in curing some forms of cancer. It is also used to lower cholesterol because it is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.
Ingredients:
Agashi (Flax seeds) – 150 grams, Garlic – three bulbs, salt, and [...]

Green Tomato Chutney

Green Tomato Chutney is one of my favourite chutneys – this is tangy and can be spicy. The other one is hirekai chutney.
Ingredients:
Green tomatoes 2 medium, garlic cloves 5-6 small ones,  onion 1 small, green chillies, coriander (cilantro) leaves, curry leaves,  jaggery, salt , 1 tablespoon oil, cumin seeds, 2 table spoons peanuts.
Process:

Cut tomatoes and onion into [...]