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Home » CHUTNEY » Lemon chutney recipe, lemon chilli chutney for idli dosa

Lemon chutney recipe, lemon chilli chutney for idli dosa

February 8, 2010 by Raks Anand 89 Comments /

This is a fata fat chutney,this is a fiery hot spicy,also a flavorful chutney! (My FIL’s favorite my favorite too…) perfect for idly and dosa… Try this once,you all would like it!
Some times(or may be most of the times) in weekend mornings we don’t feel like spending time at kitchen. So I keep Idly/dosa batter and I make some chutney as side dish for breakfast. This is one such a fata fat chutney,this is a fiery hot spicy,also a flavorful chutney! (My FIL’s favorite my favorite too…) perfect for idly and dosa… Try this once,you all would like it!
Lemon chutney

Ingredients:

Lemon1 
Red chilli8 
Small onions2, finely chopped
SaltAs needed

 

TO Temper:

Oil2 tsp
Mustard1/2 tsp
Urad dal1 tsp
Curry leavesA sprig

 

Method:

  1. Grind red chillies with salt and little water. Transfer to the serving bowl and mix in the lemon juice ( adjust them lemon juice till you don’t feel the spiciness of chillies too much,I added almost 1 and3/4 tblsp)
  2. chilli lemon chutney prep 1

    chilli lemon chutney prep 1a

  3. Temper with the tempering items given under the table and fry the onions till golden brown.
  4. chilli lemon chutney prep 2chilli lemon chutney prep 2a

Mix well and serve with idly or dosa!  we had with left over idly batter paniyarams(pulicha maavu paniyaram 😉). The chutney carries a wonderful flavor of the fresh lemon . I used our Indian variety so it was awesome!
lemon chutney recipe

I was un able to blog regularly for following reasons 😉 😛 ,hope here after I can catch up with blogging as usual!

  • House shifting
  • Laptop touch pad was troubling
  • No lens(still) for taking step wise picture

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  1. Shobana senthilkumar

    February 8, 2010 at 5:20 am

    Wow…raaji u make me feel hungry:)
    awesome pic!!

    Reply
  2. Prathibha

    February 8, 2010 at 6:50 am

    lol..that last pic of that fiery spicy chutney wid paniyaram'sis haunting me…I love it..
    u kno wat even we make a similar kind…and we avoid even onion also sometimes…just lemon+ rechilli powder n salt..yummy n easy one..

    Reply
  3. lata raja

    February 8, 2010 at 7:20 am

    I make the chutney grinding tamarind and redchillis. Love the addition of lime and onions! Will try. The picture by itself is very inviting.

    Reply
  4. jayasree

    February 8, 2010 at 7:34 am

    The lemon flavor must be complimenting the heat from chillies. Mouthwatering pics.

    Reply
  5. Sushma Mallya

    February 8, 2010 at 7:39 am

    Very attractive pic raks,lemony chutney sounds good and must be very nice too with dosa…

    Reply
  6. LG

    February 8, 2010 at 8:01 am

    this is a new chutney recipe for me. Tempting pictures 🙂

    Reply
  7. Priti

    February 8, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Looks awesome..wonderful clicks..will try this soon…thks for sharin

    Reply
  8. Nithya

    February 8, 2010 at 8:16 am

    Wow.. lovely pictures.. they are making it all the more tempting. Simple and nice chutney dear. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Priya

    February 8, 2010 at 8:16 am

    Fiery hot chutney looks fantastic Raks…glad to know u guys settled down well and hope to see more fantastic dishes dear…

    Reply
  10. Parita

    February 8, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Chutney looks mouth watering! Very very yummy!

    Reply
  11. Rohini

    February 8, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Just the pics have made me hungry dear!! Lovely recipe.. My MIL also suggests a similar one, where they just mix idli milagai podi with lemon juice and sesame oil… Havent tried it though!
    Awesome pics,as always!

    Reply
  12. jeyashrisuresh

    February 8, 2010 at 8:49 am

    my mom too makes a similar one with red chillis and garlic.
    lemon and rechillies great combo..
    Pictures r really awesome.

    Reply
  13. sowmya.s

    February 8, 2010 at 9:04 am

    beautiful picture..looks tempting..

    Reply
  14. Shama Nagarajan

    February 8, 2010 at 9:47 am

    nice picture…yummy chutney

    Reply
  15. Shama Nagarajan

    February 8, 2010 at 9:47 am

    nice picture…yummy chutney

    Reply
  16. Laavanya

    February 8, 2010 at 10:25 am

    The colour of the chutney is fantastic! Have not seen a lemon chutney before…

    Reply
  17. Pari

    February 8, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Hi Raji. This looks so tempting and I love anything tangy.Oh I want that platter right now, u have made me feel hungry!!!

    Reply
  18. Honey

    February 8, 2010 at 11:31 am

    The chutney looks spicy and delicious. I bet they will taste equally good with some stir fries.

    Reply
  19. rekhas kitchen

    February 8, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    OMG how can u tempt like this yaar simply superb. my mom also makes this chutney but she don't add onion ans seasoning.

    Reply
  20. Asha

    February 8, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    WOW!! Beautiful unique chutney and I love both serving plates, so cute.

    Reply
  21. Rachana Kothari

    February 8, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    The chutney looks mouthwatering…mmm yummm:)

    Reply
  22. Rachana Kothari

    February 8, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    The chutney looks mouthwatering…mmm yummm:)

    Reply
  23. shanthi

    February 8, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Adding lemon juice is new to me. Mouthwatering….

    Reply
  24. Sowmya

    February 8, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    wow..you got a wonderful space…nice recipes with lovely clicks…glad to follow you…btw..thanks for visiting my blog …do keep in touch…have fun:)

    Reply
  25. Suparna

    February 8, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    hey Raji,
    It's new to me, I love chutneys, so shall keep it in my recipe list dear 🙂
    Nice post with eye catching pics as always!
    TC

    Reply
  26. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine

    February 8, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    The picture is very inviting..love the chutney as well as your bowl..lol..

    Reply
  27. Divya Kudua

    February 8, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    Yum..looks so good.lemon in a chutney is something new to me..:)

    Reply
  28. Sharmilee! :)

    February 8, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Wow Lemony chutney sounds new to me….Looks spicy & tangy.Yellow bowl looks cute! Wats the yellow bg in the 1st pic, just inquisitive to knw Raji 🙂

    Reply
  29. Sailaja Damodaran

    February 8, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    wow!!!!!!! very different one.Must try it.Will this stay good keeping outside?

    Reply
  30. Preeti Kashyap

    February 8, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Love the paniyaram pic! Nice tangy recipe raks!

    Reply
  31. Sandhya Hariharan

    February 8, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    hiee… lovely clicks as usual…. me here after a long time…
    nice chutney .. will surely try it

    Reply
  32. Pavithra

    February 8, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Thats awesome raks… I too make this which i learnt from my sis in law but different version that is instead of red chilli add the sambar powder mix with raw onions lemon juice and add seasoning. But this looks so good too I will defintely make ur version next time … no next time tommorrow itself.

    Reply
  33. SE

    February 8, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    this looks awesome…very mouthwatering and tempting pics

    Reply
  34. foodielover

    February 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Wow thats such a quick n easy one.I loved it.Also,the last pic looks fantastic:)

    Reply
  35. Suma Rajesh

    February 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    this is a must recipe so quick and tasty one..looks heavenly with dosas..

    Reply
  36. Ruchikacooks

    February 8, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Wow. The name itself got me here. Lovely addition of lemons. Bright clicks too, making me want idli and paniyaram.

    http://www.ruchikacooks.com

    Reply
  37. Anu

    February 8, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    Wow awesome.. wonderful click.. Looks beautiful.. I love it.. Yummy and easy one..

    Reply
  38. Aruna Devi

    February 8, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Superb click not yet heard wll try…

    Reply
  39. Aruna Devi

    February 8, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    Superb click not yet heard wll try…

    Reply
  40. Cham

    February 8, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    We usually does with garlic without lemon, lemon twist is just calling me, very fiery and perfect Rak!

    Reply
  41. Madhu

    February 8, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Very gorgeous pics.. i like lemon/tangy flavors. Something new, different and delicious chutney…

    Reply
  42. San!!!

    February 8, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Tempting pictures as always.You are great how come you are blogging amidst all these.Paniyaram is so adorable,wish i could have all of them.

    Reply
  43. simply.food

    February 8, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Chutney looks amazing I am going to try it.

    Reply
  44. Swathi

    February 8, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Raji,

    Chutney looks yummy and new to me.

    Reply
  45. Cilantro

    February 8, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    My mother-in-law adds tamarind extract and this one is very tempting with all the lemons. I would definitely try your version.

    Reply
  46. RAKS KITCHEN

    February 9, 2010 at 12:52 am

    Sharmilee, That's Ajay's study table 🙂 I borrow from him for photo session some times 😀

    Sailaja, I think one day over night it may be without spoiling! But not easily spoiling chutney!

    Reply
  47. Uma

    February 9, 2010 at 1:17 am

    mmm. tempting chutney!! those bondas with chutney, just yum!!

    Reply
  48. Devi Meyyappan

    February 9, 2010 at 4:03 am

    Excellent one!.. looks mouth watering and yummmy!.. nice pics.. and lovely combo with paniyarams!!

    Reply
  49. Gita

    February 9, 2010 at 4:06 am

    Lemon chutney looks awesome Raks…looks fantastic and super spicy 🙂

    Reply
  50. Ramya Vijaykumar

    February 9, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Simply mouthwatering and looks very spicy… Will go great with any kinda breakfast!!! Slurrp!!!

    http://memoryarchieved.blogspot.com

    Reply
  51. Akal's Saappadu

    February 9, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Mmmmm, chutney sounds hot, tangy and slurp, slurp!! what are those round delights, are they bondas/ paniyaaram ?? :):) delicious recipe!!

    Reply
  52. Kanchan

    February 9, 2010 at 11:20 am

    We really missed you, but do take your time and see you soon 🙂

    Even this chutney is quite new to me !

    Reply
  53. Tina

    February 9, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Beautiful clicks and presentation….So perfect with idli and dosa…

    Reply
  54. shahana

    February 9, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    never heard of this chutney before.Im bookmarking this.Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  55. DEESHA

    February 9, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    those pics make the chutney look uber cool

    Reply
  56. Cynthia

    February 9, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    I really like the warm lighting on your photographs.

    Reply
  57. Priya Narasimhan

    February 9, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    the first photo is just gorgeous..I never knew chutney can be prepared with lime..Nice recipe.

    Reply
  58. notyet100

    February 9, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    ummmm

    Reply
  59. FoodLovers

    February 9, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    looks great dear

    Reply
  60. jayasri

    February 10, 2010 at 12:46 am

    oh! raji!!, hope you have settled in, even then your photos are still great, speachless, they are gorgeous, this is new to me will give this a try.., love to see ur recipes dear

    Reply
  61. Priya

    February 10, 2010 at 1:18 am

    The pictures more awesome…i ll try lemony cutney and find the taste..happy new shifting..hope everything gets well soon…

    Reply
  62. Nags

    February 10, 2010 at 3:02 am

    absolutely love the serving dishes, pics and what's on them 🙂

    Reply
  63. Chitra

    February 10, 2010 at 8:04 am

    The serving bowls look very cute and ofcourse with that molapdi :)Stunning pics as usual..

    Reply
  64. Animisha

    February 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Hey
    Am new to ur blog.
    Nice post.
    Rather than the regular normal recipe, the Photography is professional and makes the recipe special.
    Not just the lemon but all the photos in this lemon pickle post are lovely.
    You really have great photography skills.
    Animisha(Mishu)
    http://www.uniqueanimisha.blogspot.com

    Reply
  65. Jagruti

    February 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    lovely citrusy chutney…pics looks very colourful and inviting..

    Reply
  66. Latha

    February 11, 2010 at 12:29 am

    I just love the first serving dish. I never made this chutney before… will try it soon. Every thing is drool-worthy.

    Reply
  67. Nithu Bala

    February 11, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Dear Raje,you have one award waiting at my blog..please do collect it..Congrats Dear and my wishes for you to get many more awards 🙂

    Reply
  68. RV

    February 11, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    kalakuringa Raji.. love the chutney and your pics… have some idli batter at home… will try this out…. and I loved your bowl and the tray.. they look so beautiful….

    Reply
  69. Animisha

    February 12, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Hi raje
    Thank you for giving me precious comments in my blog.
    Your blog is not only lovely, but also have a good language.
    I am happy to be your follower and learn a lot from your blog.
    Thanks to gita from http://www.gitaskitchen.blogspot.com to introduce me to a nice blog.
    Happy blogging.

    Reply
  70. Sarah Naveen

    February 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Thats a wonderful chutney ..book marking it…yummy yumm

    Reply
  71. Mahimaa's kitchen

    February 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    new kinda recipe. definitely worth trying. thanks.

    Reply
  72. AdukalaVishesham

    February 13, 2010 at 1:05 am

    beautiful click… looks very delicious

    Reply
  73. Sumathi

    February 13, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Looks so tempting.. You make me feel hungry..

    Reply
  74. Animisha

    February 13, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    Hi raje,
    Thank you dear.
    I have been craving for the lemon chutney from the day i saw ur post especially by its color.
    I made it on tuesday licking the pickle all day.
    Yesterday i came to know why it is when my doctor confirmed my pregnancy.
    Oooooooh thank you dear for the lovely recipe.
    My baby is loving your recipe toooo.

    Reply
  75. Sharmilee! :)

    February 18, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    You are tempting me to get one for Dhiksha too at her time of study…Luved it soo much! 🙂

    Reply
  76. meeso

    February 21, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I love those pictures, it looks and sounds so delicious!

    Reply
  77. Yummy Team

    April 1, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Great pictures. This is new to me..Nice recipe!

    Reply
  78. GEETHA ACHAL

    February 12, 2011 at 9:52 am

    OMG…I had missed this chutney…Thanks for the link posted…Sure do try it…

    Reply
  79. Sharanya

    September 20, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    i typed side dish for idli in google search and this is the first one there. no wonder how inviting hav never tried dis

    Reply
  80. ♥Aps♥

    December 4, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    wow… its tangy and spicy……… must try …how long shelf life does it have dear??

    Reply
  81. Meenal Ramanathan

    December 4, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    will big onions finely chopped will work for this replacing small ones

    Reply
  82. RAKS KITCHEN

    December 4, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Yes meenal, large onions will work as well.
    Aps, probably a day alone as it has onions. But in fridge means two three days u can use…

    Reply
  83. Sudha Sabarish

    December 5, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Wow Raji never heard about this chutney and the color is so attractive.

    Reply
  84. Nithya

    March 26, 2013 at 1:49 am

    taste is very nice

    Reply
  85. Nithya

    March 26, 2013 at 1:50 am

    superb raji , not hear abt lemon chutney eager to try

    Reply
  86. Nithya

    March 26, 2013 at 1:50 am

    dis new to me , not hear abt lemon chutney before ,eager to try

    Reply
  87. RAKESH WADHWANI

    February 12, 2014 at 10:39 am

    yummy chutney…

    Reply
  88. Vaishnavi

    August 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Can u pls tell me when to add onions?

    Reply
  89. Raks anand

    August 2, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    While tempering, after all the tempering items are roasted well, add onions

    Reply

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