South Indian Buttermilk Chutney for a Flavourful Feast 

By Deepali Verma

December 9, 2023

Spices, curry leaves, and mustard seeds are mixed with the sourness of buttermilk to make buttermilk chutney, a classic South Indian condiment. It adds to the flavour of traditional South Indian meals and makes them more enjoyable. 

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Channa Dal, soaked in water for 2 hours 300 ml Buttermilk 1 Green chillies 5 Curry leaves 8 Shallots 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Urad dal 2 tsp Oil Salt as per taste 

Step 1 

Grind soaked channa dal, green chilli, curry leaves, and shallots into a coarse paste. 

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and urad dal. Once they splutter, add the ground paste. Sauté until golden brown and fragrant. 

Step 3

Allow it to cool, then mix with buttermilk. Season with salt and serve this delightful buttermilk chutney as a refreshing accompaniment to your meals.