Carrot poppy seeds hot chutney

Carrot Poppy Seed Chutney is a delicious and flavorful chutney made with carrots, poppy seeds, and Indian spices. Here is a recipe that you can use as a starting point:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of grated carrots
• 1/4 cup of poppy seeds
• 1/4 cup of grated coconut
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp of oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup of water
• A pinch of sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Soak poppy seeds in water for 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add green chilies and sauté for a minute.
3. Add grated carrots and sauté until they turn soft and tender.
4. Add the soaked poppy seeds, grated coconut, salt and sugar(if using) and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Let the mixture cool down.
6. Grind the mixture to a smooth paste using a blender, adding water as needed.
7. The chutney is ready to be served.
8. Enjoy it with samosas, dosa, idli or as a dip for your snack.

You can adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your taste. You can also dry roast the poppy seeds before use.