Roasted Dal And Fresh Green Chili Pepper Chutney Recipes

GREEN CHILE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat a small cast-iron skillet over high until nearly smoking. Add the dal and toast, swirling the pan the entire time, until it takes on a light golden-brown color, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer the dal to a bowl or plate to prevent it from overtoasting.
• In a food processor, combine the toasted dal and the rest of the ingredients and blend until quite smooth. (It will still be a little chunky.) Blend in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve a thick consistency that holds together on a spoon and is not runny. Season with additional salt and lemon juice to taste.
• This chutney will keep refrigerated in a covered container for up to 1 week. After that, the vivid green color will begin to lose its vibrancy, though the chutney will still taste delicious for a full 2 weeks.

ROASTED DAL AND FRESH GREEN CHILI PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Place the dal in a small cast-iron or nonstick skillet and dry-roast over medium heat, stirring and shaking the pan until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder to make a fine powder.2. Place the cilantro, green chili peppers, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender or a food processor and process until smooth. Add the ground dal and the salt and process once again to mix. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately, refrigerate about 10 days or freeze up to 6 months.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GARLIC AND FRESH RED CHILI PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the peppercorns. Then place the garlic, ginger, red chili peppers, bell peppers, and lime juice in a food processor or a blender and process until smooth. Add the paprika, ajwain, 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper, and the salt and process again until smooth.2. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining pepper and serve. This chutney stays fresh in the refrigerator about 1 month or in the freezer about 6 months.VARIATION: Make a simpler garlic chutney by processing together 2 large peeled heads fresh garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper, 1 small tomato, 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt to make a smooth paste.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

THREE-PEPPER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened. Cool., Pour into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled.