Spicy Garlic Chutney for Vada Pav

This is a popular Maharashtrian recipe and commonly known as vada pav chutney. However, it can be used as accompaniment along with several dishes. This chutney is made with a nice mix of roasted coconut flakes, sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic and chilies and spices. It gives spicy and nutty flavor.

 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup peanuts
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds
• 5/6 large garlic cloves (if small then take 10-12 cloves)
• 3-4 red whole chilli 
• 2-3 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon jeera powder (roasted cumin seeds powder)
• pinch of asafetida
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Dry roast coconut flakes, sesame seeds, peanuts, garlic cloves and red whole chili till they get slightly brown.
2. Switch off the flame and let it cool down.
3. Take the mixture into the blender and add red chili powder, jeera powder, salt, asafetida and blend it into a coarse powder.
4. Serve with Vada Pav or use as required.

Note: Adjust spices according to your taste...

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