Chutney/Dip Mania Round-up!!

Hey Folks!!!  :) Hope alls well at your end. I'm sorry for having disappeared without informing..... The event round-up and a couple of other things had kept me busy!! The round-up for the "Chutney/Dip Mania" is ready .... In all, there were around 52-54 bloggers who sent across their entries!!!!! Thank you sooo much fellow bloggers & readers, for making this event such a huge success!! :) Here are all the entries....

                                                  

Kara/Spicy Chutney, Green Chutney, Coconut Chutney by Srividhya from "Appetizing recipes"               

                                                    

 

Cabbage Chutney, Bottlegourd Chutney, Tomato-Peanut Chutney by Pooja of "Sai Kitchen"

                                         

Carrot Chutney, Bird's eye Chili Chutney, Tangy mango dip (Maanga vella pachadi), Mint Chutney by Dershana The Footloose Chef

                                          

Cheesey Paneer Dip by Malini of "Khana Khazana with Malini"       

 

                                           

Shallots N Redchillies Chutney, Ridgegourd Peels N Sesame Seeds Chutney, Butternut Squash Chutney, Yogurt-Mayo Dip by Priya of "Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes"

 

                                            

Gulla bhajji/smoked eggplant dip by Poonam of "Poonam's Kitchen"

 

                                           

Curry Leaves Chutney by Vijaya of "Daily Meals"

 

                                            

Mint Chutney by Anu Sriram of "Chandrabhaga"

 

                                                       

Kadale Bele Chutney, Red Chili Chutney by Vanamala of "Nalapaka"

                                           

Seemebadanekai Chutney by Pavithra of "Pakashale"

                                           

Pumpking chutney/Dip by Swapna of "Cooking with swapna"

                                           

Poodina / Mint Chutney, Brinjal Dip/ Baba Ghannouj/ Moutabal, Dill Chutney, Pachadi by Swapna of "Swapna's Cuisine"

                                           

Raw Mango Chutney, Carrot, Beet and Brinjal Chutney, Garlic Chutney by Lakshmi of "Taste of Mysore"

                                                   

Cilantro Dip (Coriander Dip), Peanut Chutney by Deepa Hari of Simple Home Cooking 

                                         

Roasted Tomato and Chickpea Dip by Supriya of "Queen of My Kitchen"

 

                                         

 Peerkangai chutney, Red pumpkin chutney, Mixed chutney by Poornima of "Madhu's cooking gallery"

 

                                         

Raw Tomato Chutney by Bhagyashri of "Taste Buds"

                                         

Onion Tamarind Chutney, Ridgegourd Chuteny, Chayote Squash Peel Chutney, Tofu Chutney, Lentil Chutney by Vidya of "Delectable Vegetarian Recipes"

                                       

Onion Dip/Onion thogayal by Kamakshi of "Sanctified Spices"

                                      

Homemade Salsa by Gayathri of "Gayathri's Adige Mane"

                                       

Gram dhal and Tomato Chutney by Hema of "Adlak'sKitchen"

                                       

Bartho (Eggplant Chutney) by Alka of "Sindhirasoi"

                                       

Brinjal/Eggplant Chutney by Madhumathi of "Madhu's Food Journal"

 

                                        

Onion Chutney by Uma of "Essence of Andhra"

                                        

Nadiya pachidi, Mango Chutney by Oriya Food  of "Home Cooked Oriya Food "

                                       

Eggpalnt chutney by Madhu of "Ruchii"

                                       

Heerekaayi Chutney / Ridge Gourd Dip by Pooja of "Iyers Kitchen"

                                       

Papaya Marcha, Pineapple Chutney by Meera of "Enjoy Indian Food"

                                        

Sweet & Spice Fruit Chutney by Soma of "eCurry"

                                        

Ginger Chutney by Nirupama Sunder

                                         

Pudina (Mint) Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Kokum Chutney, Teel(Sesame seeds) Chutney, Coriander Chutney by Sanika of "Spicy & Tangy....Sweet & Yummy!!!!"

                                              

Horse Gram Chutney by Deesha of "Vegetable Platter"

                                                 

Red chilly chutney, Peanut chutney, beetroot , radish , sesame , coconut and amla chutney by Shama of "Easy 2 Cook Recipes"

                                            

Hummus by Nags of "Edible Garden"

                                                

Karandi&Garlic chutney and Marinara sauce by Mangala of "Recipes 24/7"

                                  

Carrot Chutney by Kamala of "Mom's Recipes"

                                

Dhania chutney by Priyanka of "Asankhana"

                                 

Cilantro Dips by Priya Sriram of "Priya's Sourashtrian Kitchen"

                                 

Hummus by Namarata of "Welcome to Namu's Kitchen"

                                            

White Radish Chutney, Mint Chutney by Rekha of "Plantain Leaf"

                                

Tomato/Peanut Chutney, Tamarind/Onion Chutney, Keerai (Spinach) Chutney by Akal of "Akal's Saappadu"

                                 

Tamarind Hot N sweet chutney by Archy of "Archy's Recipe Book"

                                 

Horsegram chutney by EC  of "Simple Indian Food"

                                   

Spinach and Anaheim Chutney by Anudivya of "...and a little bit more..."

                                             

Lima Bean Hummus by Jai & Bee of "Jugalbandi"

                                        

Garlic Chutney by Bindiya of "In love with food"

                                                 

Onion chutney, Lemon-Chilly chutney by Chitra of "Ratatouille - Any one can cook"

                                    

Onion chutney by Cham of "Spice Club"

                                               

Roasted Coconut chana dal chutney, Spicy mixed dal dip by Asha of "Aroma"

                                      

Onion Tomato Chutney by Usha of "Veg Inspirations"

                                                  

Coriander Chutney, Methi Stem Chutney by Sumathi of "Chutney's"

                                           

Moolangi Chutney by Smitha of "Kannada Cuisine"

                                           

Badnekaayi Chutney by Alamelu of "RasagavaLa" 

                                           

Kadle bele chutney by Mythreyee of "Paajaka Recipes"

 

Like I had said before, one of the entries will be chosen as the WINNER  of the event!!! Of all the received entries ,13 entries have been short listed as the FINALISTS!!!!! My plan, initially, was to pick exactly 10 entries. But the entries were all so good that choosing among them was almost impossible for me. I had to finally take Naveen's help on this - who, by the way, is really hard to please.... So, all you finalists are winners already!!! :)

Anyway, since we HAVE to pick just one entry, I would like to leave the job of picking ONE WINNER to the readers of Mane Adige!!!! I will post a poll on Mane Adige with the short listed entries. Please vote for your favorite entry and help me in identifying the winner!! :) The short listed entries are

1. Mint Chutney by Dershana The Footloose Chef
2. Curry Leaves Chutney by Vijaya of "Daily Meals"
3. Eggpalnt chutney by Madhu of "Ruchii"
4. Sweet & Spice Fruit Chutney by Soma of "eCurry"
5. Kokum Chutney by Sanika of "Spicy & Tangy....Sweet & Yummy!!!!"
6. Horse Gram Chutney by Deesha of "Vegetable Platter"
7. Marinara sauce by Mangala of "Recipes 24/7"
8. Garlic Chutney by Bindiya of "In love with food"
9. Spinach and Anaheim Chutney by Anudivya of "...and a little bit more..."
10. Methi Stem Chutney by Sumathi of "Chutney's"
11. Moolangi Chutney by Smitha of "Kannada Cuisine"
12. Onion Tomato Chutney by Usha of "Veg Inspirations"
13. Yogurt-Mayo Dip by Priya of "Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes"

Looking forward to all your votes and opinion!! The poll is on the right side column of the blog. So, go ahead and cast your vote...

Oh, and btw... Authors of all the short listed entries are free to link back to this post and appeal for votes from your respective blog readers as well!!! :) Good luck!!!!!

Ginger Chutney By Nirupama Sundar

       

Ever since I announced the "Chutney/Dip Mania" Event , I have been receiving tremendous response from everyone!!! One of my readers, Nirupama Sundar, sent across this flavorful and healthy  ginger chutney recipe as an entry to the event. She even sent across a picture with the recipe.... Thanx so much, Nirupama!! :) This is a great entry! Since she does not maintain a blog, I am posting this entry on her behalf. Here goes the recipe, in her own words...

Ingredients:

Chopped Ginger  1 table spoon
Dried Red Chilies (Bedagi) 5 Nos
Curry Leaves        1 Tea Spoon
Broken Urad Dal   2 Tea Spoons
Jeera                   1 Tea Spoon
Tamarind              1 small lemon sized
Jaggery                1 Table Spoon
Oil                       2 Tea Spoons
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a Kadai.
2. Fry the Red Chillies and keep them aside.
3. Roast Urad Dal and Jeera and keep them aside. 
4. In the remaining oil saute the ginger pieces and curry leaves for 2 to 3 mins.
5. In a blender (mixie) add all the above ingredients alongwith Tamarind, Jaggery and Salt (to taste)
6. Grind it to a smooth paste

Tadka
Mustard - 1/2 Teaspoon
Broken Urad Dal - 1/2 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves - Few
Oil - 1 Teaspoon
Make the Tadka with the above ingredients and the chutney is ready to serve.

This is a typical Andhra dish but the Bedagi Chilies are not so hot.  Therefore it gives a bright red color to the chutney. You could even use 1/2 tsp of paprika  for the color.

Reminder:

Just a week left for the Chutney/Dip Mania Event....... Rush in your entries!!!! :))

 

                                                   

Nimbekai Chitranna/Lemon Rice

         

Lemon rice, known as Nimbekai Chitranna in Kannada,  is one of the most commonly made mixed rice varieties in Karnataka. Chitranna ( meaning "mixed rice" in Kannada) is a speciality of Bangalore-Mysore regions of Karnataka. It is usually made during festivities and certain special occasions..... You usually get to hear people saying 

"Ivattu, nanna magalu hostel inda manege bandidaale. Adikke, Chitranna-payasa maadidde!!"  meaning, my daughter is back from the hostel today, So I made Chitranna-Payasam.... Or

" Ivattu habba alwa, adikke chitranna maadidde" meaning, I made chitranna for the festival today.... :)

What I am trying to say is this - mixed rice varieties, called chitranna or bhaat, is synonymous with festivities and celebrations in Karnataka. Lemon rice is the most famous among them all. There are different ways of making it. While all versions taste great, here's the one that I like most. It also makes for a splendid one pot meal!  Off this goes to FIC-Yellow event happening at Tongue Ticklers...

This one is also going over to Harvest: Festival of Rice event hosted by Sudheshna at Here I Cook. Thanx for hosting, both of you!! Enjoy being the host :)

 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked white rice

1/4 cup Grated coconut, fresh/frozen

1/2 a medium sized Onion, finely chopped (optional)

1 tbsp Lemon juice

2-3 Green Chilies

1/4 tsp Mustard seeds

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1/2 tsp Sugar

Salt as per taste

Cilantro for garnishing

For tempering:

2 tsp Oil/Ghee

1/4 tsp Mustard seeds

3-4 Curry leaves

2 tsp Peanuts

1 tsp Urad-Chana dal mixture

A generous pinch of Hing

Method:

1. Grind coconut, green chilies, mustard seeds and turmeric to a coarse mixture; ; DO NOT add any water while grinding; Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan; temper with all the ingredients mentioned above; Add finely chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent.
3. Add the coconut-green chili masala and stir-fry for a minute; Saute continuously and keep in mind not to burn the masalas.
4. Add cooked rice, salt, sugar and mix well.
5. Switch off the stove; Add lemon juice and toss until it mixes evenly.
6. Adjust ingredients according to taste; Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Prep Time: About 20-25 mins;

Serves: 2-3 people;

 

A reminder and an update on the Chutney/Dip Mania....

 

                                                 

Just 2 weeks left for you to send in your entries for the "Chutney/Dip Mania" event, people!!!! After all the wonderful entries that you guys have been sending, I have decided to give away a PRIZE to the best entry!!!! I will put up a poll after the event closes and all you Mane Adige readers can vote and pick the winner.... This is just a rough idea, and the exact plans on short listing the entries are yet to be finalized. Sounds okay, so far??!?

So, rush in your entries on or before Feb 15th 2009.... :)