Allam Pachadi ( Ginger Chutney )

Allam Pachadi or ginger pickle is a mix of spicy, sweet and sour flavours. It is made with ginger, chillies, tamarind and jaggery. Goes best with dosas or idlis. 

Ingredients:

• Chopped Ginger - 1/2 cup
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Red Whole Chillies - 4-5
• Tamarind Pulp- 1 tbsp
• Jaggery ( Grated ) - 1 tbsp
• Salt - to taste 
• Methi Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Water - as needed for grinding

For Tempering : 

• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
• Curry Leaves - 1 spring
• Hing - a pinch

Directions: 

• In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil and add cumin seeds, methi seeds and let them splutter.
• Add chopped ginger, red chillies. Fry for just a couple of minutes. No need to totally cook the ginger.
• Let this cool a bit, then add this mixture in the grinder, also add tamarind, jaggery and salt in the grinder.

• Grind it with little water to a smooth paste. Adjust salt. Take it out in a bowl.
• For tempering heat oil , splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves and a little hing and pour it over the chutney. Give it a good mix.

Serve it with dosa or idli or upma or even plain rice.