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Chettinad Kaara Chutney – Spicy Red Chutney

May 19, 2016 by Suguna Vinodh 51 Comments

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If there is one chutney that I can have everyday with idli and dosa, it has to be the kaara chutney / spicy red chutney. I have shared a different version of the kaara chutney here. This recipe is a 5 minute kaara chutney / spicy red chutney recipe. No frying, no sauteing. Easy, breezy chutney cooked to perfection in just 5 minutes.

This is an OPOS – One Pot One Shot recipe.
# This recipe works well ONLY in a 2 or 3 liter Indian style pressure cooker. Do not use a big cooker without adjusting the quantity. It wont work. Do not scale the recipe up or down. Use exact measurements and equipment.
If using induction stove (recommended), cook the chutney ingredients in 1200W for 5 minutes.
If using gas stove, keep on medium and cook for 5 minutes. When 5 minutes is over, switch off the flame and release the pressure immediately. Do not try to force open the cooker with the pressure inside. Its dangerous.

Here is how to do the chettinad style spicy kaara chutney. Hope you enjoy the video.

Serve the Kaara chutney with idli, dosa, paniyaram or uthappam varieties.

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Chettinad Kaara Chutney – Spicy Red Chutney


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  • Author: Kannamma - Suguna Vinodh
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 3 persons 1x
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Recipe for Chettinad Kaara Chutney. A perfect accompaniment for idli – idly and dosa. Tamil style spicy red chutney recipe. Video recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoon sesame oil (gingely oil, nallennai)
  • 2 medium sized onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomato, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 8 dried red chillies
  • 1 inch piece tamarind
  • 1 teaspoon jaggery (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Take a 3 litre pressure cooker and add in the oil to the pan.
  2. Add in the onion, tomatoes and garlic.
  3. Add in the chillies, tamarind and jaggery.
  4. Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and add the weight.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes. (Set a timer)
  6. Induction stove is preferred. If using induction, set the stove at 1200w. If using gas stove, set it in medium flame.
  7. In both methods you should get about three whistles. You can switch off after 3 whistles. 5 minutes or 3 whistles whichever is first.
  8. After 5 minutes, switch off the flame and release the pressure manually.
  9. Open the cooker and add in the salt.
  10. Grind to a paste without adding any water.
  11. Serve with idli, dosa, uthappam etc..

Notes

The term OPOS and One Pot One Shot are registered trademarks owned by Mr.Ramakrishnan. The recipes have been adapted using his OPOS principle. They are used in Kannamma Cooks with prior permission.

  • Category: Chutney
  • Cuisine: Chettinad, Tamilnadu

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I got a lot of mails asking if the bottom will get burnt as we are not adding any water. Trust me. As we are not sauteing anything, the moisture from the veggies are intact. So that will do the trick.
Also cook in medium high to high heat for just 5 minutes or 3 whistles whichever is the first. If you are afraid of burning, keep the flame in medium.
Trust me in this. I have done it and it works. That’s the beauty of OPOS.

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Comments

  1. Vaidegij Jagaraj says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    Awesome! Magical minimalistic recipe, for keeps. Thank you for the same.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 1, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Priya Rao Kumaran says

    October 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I tried this chutney recipe tdy! I omitted the jaggery and still turned out amazing! Gonna bookmark this

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 19, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      Thank You!

      Reply
  3. Crecenshia says

    July 7, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Spice,tang, sweet….all in one…taste buds went on a roller coaster ride.Wow.Very satisfied..Thank you madam.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 7, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you. Glad you liked the kaara chutney.

      Reply
  4. Indumathi Kandasamy says

    May 29, 2020 at 1:23 am

    Thank you for the recipe! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Keerthika says

    March 2, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Tried this chutney today and it came out very delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Subhashree says

    November 22, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    Thank you so much sis…. Followed ur recipe and the chutney was awesome

    Reply
  7. BHARATHKUMAR says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    Sister,
    Result is so good. I didn’t omit tamarind and jaggery. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. BHARATHKUMAR says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    Can i do this kaara chutney without tamarind and jaggery

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      August 1, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      Yes you can but the taste will not be the same.

      Reply
  9. Nithyananthi says

    April 12, 2018 at 1:40 am

    Best yummilicious kaara chutney i have ever made and tasted!! As my hubby loves kaara chutney, surprised with this tempting recipe on his br. Day. Even my maid dint waste a bit and everyone in home loved the taste. Thank you so much for your awesome recipe dear!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 12, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      Thank you so much. Glad your family liked the recipe!

      Reply
  10. Hina says

    March 1, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Why would I fall in love with every one of your recipes. It tastes like my mom’s. Thanks a lot sis.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you Hima!

      Reply
  11. Smita says

    April 22, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Love ur recipes. Ur idli recipe is foolproof. After following ur method my idlis super soft. Thx a ton. Pl keep sending me ur recipes

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      April 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks so much. Really glad that you liked the recipe. Happy Cooking.

      Reply
  12. Ahmed says

    February 21, 2017 at 1:35 am

    Can I make 5 liter cooker ?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 21, 2017 at 4:20 am

      NO

      Reply
  13. Neha says

    February 8, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    This is an easy & super quick recipe. And a super hit one!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Thank you.

      Reply
  14. Sharmila says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Dear Suguna
    This was the first time I got to know about your recipe blog and I tried out this chutney (with a little reluctancy, looking at the method) but it turned out to be a real good one. I’ve become your fan now.. Many thanks to you…

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      January 17, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks much Sharmila.

      Reply
  15. Andal says

    December 16, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    Dear sugu sis.,
    This OPOS chutney is now a staple sidedish in our house hold. A humble suggestion. If you add salt to the cooker itself we can be very sure tat it’s not burnt at the bottom. The water exudes as we add salt. So the beginners cannot have second thoughts to try this amazing time saving yummy recipe. I am learning a lot A LOT from your posts deary. Pl keep going.

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 17, 2016 at 12:34 am

      Thank you. That’s a good suggestion. I will definitely do that.

      Reply
  16. Paayel Agarwaal says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    What brand sesame oil to use. I stay in Mumbai.
    Should we use coconut and sesame oil in all chutney preparations?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 9, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      In Tamilnadu, gingely oil (sesame oil) is preferred in cooking. I use a brand called idhayam.

      Reply
  17. Anjali Vivek says

    December 9, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Hi Kannamma!

    I will try this recipe as a side dish for dosa tomorrow morning.
    I am about to ask you a silly question – you mentioned 2-3 Ltr pressure cooker but I only have 5 Ltrs.
    Would there be a difference? Should I cook for a longer time?

    Thanks so much for your fab work! Hard work always pays 🙂

    Good luck & I wish you a bright future.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      December 9, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      The recipe might burn in bigger cookers without altering qty. 2-3 liter cooker is advisable.

      Reply
  18. Viji says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Wish i were there to hug u and shake ur hands by saying ” My beloved queen, your recipes are awesome …”.?..Being a fan of You ,makes me love to cook and it turned out to b really well nowadays…Thanks again my lovable sis..??

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      November 28, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words Viji. Happy you like the recipes. Hugs sister!

      Reply
  19. Navya says

    October 27, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Super?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Nallamai says

    October 23, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Hii akka… Tooo gud..
    Wit two kids being abroad, yur site has been a daily check for instant recipes..
    Can i know for opos ramakrishnan sirs recipes link pls..

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 23, 2016 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks Nallamai. Check out in you tube. He has a channel.

      Reply
  21. Priya Govindaraj says

    October 10, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Hi Suguna ka,
    Tried and came out well.. tasted perfect and as if i was an expert in this recipe. It was magical.. thanks much.
    Could you please let know from where i can purchase the OPOS book by Ramki? Online or any bookstore?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      October 10, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks Priya. Please check your mail.

      Reply
    • Priya Govindaraj says

      October 10, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks ka for sharing

      Reply
  22. Thirumagal says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Hi, When you meant grind to paste, what equipment is to be used?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Indian mixie.

      Reply
  23. Preethy Mohan says

    September 21, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Hi Kannamma. Your recipies rock. I know you have heard this many times before but seriously this I am saying from the bottom of my heart. Till now I have tried your sambar recipies and some chutney recipies they all turned so tasty that I ended up making chinna vengaya sambar for Onam. All loved it and my husband told me that after 9 years of marriage now I get to taste a typical Tamil style sambar made by you. Before getting to know about your blog my Tamil sambar always turned out to be something else.?. Anyways keep posting and I will keep trying. Love your style of cooking.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      September 21, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      Preethy Mohan,
      Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you so much for taking time to write to me.
      I am really glad that your family liked our sambar.
      I am really happy that you trusted KC and made the recipe on Onam day.
      Thanks a lot and Happy Cooking.
      Kannamma.

      Reply
  24. Andal says

    July 14, 2016 at 1:02 am

    Dear sugu sis., Vanakkam.
    This kara chutney OPOS turned out great and was an instant hit in our household.
    Here we release the pressure manually in contrast to onion thokku where we wait for the pressure to release. I got a kind of steamed smell in onion thokku but not in kara chutney. Is that the reason behind it? Please clarify.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      July 14, 2016 at 9:17 am

      Hi Andal. This is an interesting observation. Just try adding a couple of tablespoon of more oil while doing the thokku. That might be the reason for steamed smell I am guessing. Glad you liked the chutney.

      Reply
  25. Priya says

    June 29, 2016 at 1:13 am

    Thanks for this recipe. It came out really well. Took me just 10 mins to cook and had with hot idlis.
    Worth the try after a long day at work.
    Gonna try other OPOS.
    I also like the fact that you are uploading the recipes daily!

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 29, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Priya.

      Reply
  26. Kavitha says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:49 am

    What is it beside chutney? Is it oothappam?

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 21, 2016 at 10:23 am

      You are right!

      Reply
  27. Thahira sathak says

    June 5, 2016 at 1:09 am

    Simple&delicious Recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Suguna Vinodh says

      June 5, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much Thahira.

      Reply
  28. Sasha Abhi says

    May 24, 2016 at 10:45 am

    We tried this today and we loved it! Thanks 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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