January 22, 2009

Spinach and Anaheim Chutney

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So, I really did take a tiny break for a few days since my last post!
Although not intended as a break, it morphed into one. I still have managed to catch up on some posts from other blogs, even though I have not been able to let my presence known.
So here I am, back to posting and visiting other blogs.

Seems like my Recipe for Disaster Series that I started last week was a serious hit. I gave a huge sigh of relief since I did not know how that was going to go down as a post. Some even suggested having events for disaster recipes, which I think is an awesome idea and seems like there are a lot of people like me around who would be willing to participate :)

After all that complaining and whining about how those food turned on me, let us take it easy with some Spinach and Anaheim chutney.
It really did not kick off as one, I was actually making onion and tomato chutney and then decided to throw in a good quantity of fresh spinach that was leftover after making salad the previous day.
Anaheim peppers were just an added bonus for that little kick.
Spinach is one of the greens that is easily available either fresh or frozen all year around and one of the most healthiest things too. It made for a great chutney and we enjoyed it with some dosais/crepes for dinner.
Here is my recipe for this chutney which was just made on the fly.

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Spinach and Anaheim Chutney

Ingredients:

Red Onion - 1 medium chopped
Tomato - 1 medium chopped
Anaheim chillies - 1 medium sliced
Fresh spinach - 4 handfuls
Cumin - 1 tsp
Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Garlic - 2 cloves
Salt - To taste
Olive oil - 2 tsp

To season:

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - About 3 leaves

Method:

In a pan on medium high heat, add olive oil and drop the cumin seeds, ginger and garlic and saute till lightly brown.

Next add the onions and saute till it becomes translucent.

Add Anaheim chillies, tomatoes, salt, pepper and cook under medium flame till everything is just done.

saute

Turn off heat, add the spinach and mix well. The heat from the mixture will wilt the spinach. Do not over cook.

Allow to cool slightly. Add a little water and grind it in a blender till really smooth.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

In another pan, add a little oil, then add the mustard seeds and urad dal. When the mustard seeds start to splutter, turn off heat and add the curry leaves.
This would be the seasoning for the chutney. Mix well and serve.

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I am sending this to:
Ramya's Chutney and Dip Mania
Alexandra's Healthy Choices

70 comments:

  1. Thts a very different chutney.never came across before.but a very healthy one!

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  2. Oh gal even I posted a dosa and chutney recipe :) The chutney is sure a kick off and different one:) Beautiful green !

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  3. Hey Anu, you are different in everything, right from the posting to the recipies..Something different which i have never come across and heard of..Must be useful for everyone, healthy one too..Thanks for sharing..

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  4. lovely colour... I like spinach in all forms... will try this one...

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  5. ya sometimes when we don't think too much while making something it turns out more than expected..i would say go green with this chutney

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  6. I am a huge fan of chutney.. HUGE fan!!! I have never had spinach before (chutney) but it is something that is readily available. Anaheim chillies I'll have to do a comparable search... I don't think I can find them here.. This looks really DELISH!!!!

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  7. This is something new for me... a spicy chutney! :)

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  8. hey hi...just checked out your soba noodles, glad I got another way of making them! Your spinach chutney looks refreshingly green!

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  9. Lovely chutney Anu...the color is so inviting..have started cooking with greens only recently and this is a great recipe to camouflage greens..will try!!

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  10. no coconut in chutney and using spinach are two main things which made me happy while reading the recipe. Good One!

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  11. Lovely green divya! Quite an innovative chutney!

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  12. What a delicious chutney. It's so colorful and full of flavor.

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  13. Nice colour Divya,Anaheim chillies sure gives a unique flavor to the dish:) mothwatering to see with podi and dosa!

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  14. perfect breakfast,chutney looks awesome.hungry i am

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  15. lovely chutney....can take spinach in any form.....

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  16. Wow wat a great work Anu..spinach chutney lovely innovative dish..lovely colour, am speechless n gonna try soon..

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  17. Any idea how long can i store it in fridge?

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  18. nice recipe..i love the colour..

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  19. Wow looks gorgeously spicy...Anaheim chillies sounds new to me...

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  20. I have tried soups but chutney is new! Looks good and the way it is made - has to taste yum!!

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  21. A different chutney from you...! Nice color. Divya, what is a Anaheim chillies? is that diff from normal one...?
    Thanks for sharing:)
    Sonu.

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  22. i was wondering where yu suddenly disappeared, I guess we all do need that kind of a break for a while, sometimes even when the photographs are ready, I dont feel like blogging .. wow loved the chutney, I had never thought of spinach chutney, looks yummm I guess it would go good with rice too .. Hey yu can send this to the Chutney Event @ Mane Adige

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  23. Thts a very different chutney n very healthy one! something new... lovely colour..divya.. love it!

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  24. Anu, I love chutneys, Always your recipes are unique and healthy. I am not aware of the chili you have mentioned , is it aviklable in India.

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  25. lovely looking chutney!!

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  26. I have never had spincah chutney.
    Love the colour.

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  27. Looks delicious, loved the idea of spinach in chutney...

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  28. This method of preparation is very new Anu..this should go well with rice...good pictures :)

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  29. Hi Anu
    Chutney looks awesome..send it to Ramya's Chutney /Dip Mania..

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  30. Hi Anu
    Chutney looks awesome..send it to Ramya's Chutney /Dip Mania..

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  31. love any kind of chutney..This is healthy and yummm

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  32. Thats a nice colour and delicious chutney! very innovative!

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  33. sounds interesting !
    never heard of it before,looks yummy !

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  34. chutney looks very delicious Divya.. new to me. Thanks for sharing

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  35. Another unique & healthy recipe. Thanks Anu:-) I use most of my chutneys in sandwiches & pitas.. this is going to be great.

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  36. Wondering where were you,but it happens,sometmes we get bored of blogging,though we blog to avoid boredom :)
    Love the tempting green colour,its surprise chutney,people will think it is the normal spinach one,only when they taste it,they will be surprised by the spicy kick of chillies.The pics re amazing,lovely green colour wow.Never ever loved a chutney pic like this.

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  37. I discovered another treasure today- this seems to be such a cool chutney for the idlis and dosas (usually these days i make the onion tomato chutney which is a hit at my home)- will be trying this one out soon.

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  38. WHat a neat idea.. i usually have anaheim peppers on hand to make steamed, stuffed peppers (to satisfy my milagai bajji cravings) This chutney sounds fabulous.

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  39. Lovely colour. Why not send this over to the chutney/dip event at Mane Adige?

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  40. Anu, u come up with something new all the time.I love the color.I guess i can use frozen spinach too,right?

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  41. Nice green chutney. I was always wondering about how you manage to post so often and the break for few days definetly gives a fresh begining . I have not made spinach chutney so will try this soon.

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  42. wow, Chutney with spinach, wonderful !! must give a try !! Hey, U can send this chutney to Ramya of Mane adige for her Event Chutney/Dips..

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  43. I have never tried spinach chutney till now....hey Anaheim chillies appidina enna?sure is a very healthy chutney hehehe will be useful....

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  44. Delicious...Chutney without coconut!! i would love to try this..Lovely pictures :)

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  45. this must taste so good and its healthy . WOW! what an added bonus :)

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  46. Hi divya,
    Nice to see you back after a long time...ofcourse i was gone missing..hey happy new yr and pongal too....
    I liked the concept of disaster series...quite common in kitchen...
    so hows things going on at your side.

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  47. This looks delicious, Divya. I too add spinach to all sorts of stuff to give it a bit of a nutritional boost. It almost never fails! :)

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  48. You inspired me to write about yet another one of my kitchen disasters! The chutney looks idiot proof (that's me) though...

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  49. this is unique and different chutney..liked the idea of using spinach...sounds interesting..

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  50. Spinach chutney sounds so good. Healthy recipe. U come up with such unique recipes........ Great

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  51. Very original Anudivya! My next chutney is going to be this. :-)

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  52. Nice recipe for the chutney with bright color. this will be good spread for sandwiches and burgers as well.

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  53. Hi Anu, great lookin chutney...spinach with anything has to be good :)

    Hey one question though...what is the link you use to watermark your pics...need it...I mean REALLY NEED IT, plz.

    Thanks

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  54. its so diffrnt one anu.. wondering on you trying all in difrnt way.. even the title.. Aeh?! gal u r simply rocking...

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  55. real nice version of chutney,..:-)

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  56. nice way to to get additional nutrients from the chutney. good one Div.

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  57. That's both beautiful looking and healthy too!!! :) It would be great to have this as an entry for the "chutney/dip mania" event that I am hosting @Mane Adige this month. Check out this link
    http://maneadige.blogspot.com/2009/01/inviting-entries-for-mania-event-here.html

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  58. I was thinking what chutney is this.. ! :)
    Loved your previous posts too, have to refer yours while making for kids.Esp, that bananas dipped in choco.. Thanks! :)

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  59. healthy colour and healthy chutney.. love the pic with the dosa:-)

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  60. Hello my friend. I like your recipe. Anything with chiles (even spinach) has got to be good. I think I'll give it a try. Sounds delicious.

    And as for my chocolate sushi, yes, it was delicious.

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  61. very innovative one! lovely!

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  62. spinach with dosa? why not,paired with mildly hot Anaheim peppers the chutney sounds super good:).
    don't mind I liked back your baked masalai vadai in my post.

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  63. I was looking for baked vada recipes as proof that baking them does work,I was glad I found yours:)

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  64. Good one Anu. I've also never used spinach in chutney. Will definitely try it the next time.

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  65. What a nutritious chutney. Nice one.

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  66. such a vibrant color! i love cooking with anaheim chiles...one of my favorites because it's so versatile. this looks delicious, nutritious + savory esp. with the spinach ~ yummy!

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  67. Such vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  68. that dish looks fabulous....dint make dosa for ages now....like the chutney..its new to me..:)...will make that this weekend.

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  69. Wow, this chutney look great!

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