Onion Chutney

Also known as Piaz ka Chatni

2 thinly sliced onions
1 chile pepper — to 3, seeded and chopped
1 tomato — peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice — to 2 Tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper — optional
salt — to taste

Rinse and squeeze the onions under running water for about 30 seconds.

Add the rinsed onions and the remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until well blended but still chunky. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Make about 2 cups (8 quarter-cup servings)

Notes: If you don’t have a food processor or blender, just mince the onions, peppers and tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.

Serve piaz ka chatni as a condiment for a variety of curries, rice dishes, breads, scrambled eggs.