Red Chilli Kharda (chutney)

This is a spicy chutney but goes well with many snacks. Use red chillies which are not pungent. You will get a good colour if you use kashmiri mirchi or bedgi variety.

Ingredients:

• Red chillies either dried or fresh red ones about a dozen
• Garlic pods about a dozen
• Either lime juice or a bit of tamarind paste
• salt to taste

Method:

Soak the red chillies if using the dried variety in luke warm water for about ten mins. Then grind all the ingredeients in the mixer to make it into a smooth paste. Store it in the fridge.