2. CHUTNEY (Kerala)

INGREDIENTS:

10 red chillies roasted

10-12 almonds or cashewnuts

1 lump tamarind—size of a small lime

1½ tablespoon raisins

1 teaspoon salt

METHOD:

1. Grind all ingredients to a very fine paste and keep for one week before use.

2. Grind a few curry leaves and mince 1 small onion and add to the chutney before use. Dilute to sauce consistency.

NOTE:

1. Served with pulavo or biryani it tastes delicious.

2. Although it tastes better if kept for a week, it may be used earlier if necessary.