How long does Agasi Chutney take?

13 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Agasi Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Agasi Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Agasi Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Agasi Chutney?

100 grams Flax Seeds, ¼ cup Dessicated Coconut, 5 grams Dry Red Chilli, 12 grams Garlic, 5 grams Tamarind, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Agasi Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Agasi Chutney?

About 189 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Agasi Chutney

Name: Agasi Chutney
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 100 grams Flax Seeds; ¼ cup Dessicated Coconut; 5 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 12 grams Garlic, Peeled; 1 tsp Cumin; 5 grams Tamarind; 1 tsp Salt

13 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as agase chutney, flaxseed chutney, alsi chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Low carb

Agasi chutney, a Karnataka dry chutney powder of roasted flax seeds, dry coconut, red chilli, garlic and cumin. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 15 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Flax Seeds100 grams
Dessicated Coconut¼ cup
Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed5 grams
Garlic, Peeled12 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Tamarind5 grams
Salt1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	189kcal	756kcal
Protein	5.5g	22g
Carbohydrate	12g	46g
Fat	15g	60g
Fibre	8.5g	34g
Sugar	1.7g	6.8g

Method

1
Get ready with the flaxseeds, dry coconut, dry red chillies, garlic, cumin and tamarind. Peel the garlic and remove the chilli stems.
2
Dry-roast the flaxseeds in a kadai on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir often until they crackle lightly and give a nutty smell. Transfer them to a plate and cool.
Flax Seeds
3
Dry-roast the dry coconut, red chillies, garlic and cumin in the same kadai on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir until the coconut is lightly golden and the garlic loses its raw smell. Add the tamarind for the last 30 seconds, then cool everything fully.
Dessicated CoconutDry Red ChilliGarlicCuminTamarind
4
Add the roasted flaxseeds, roasted coconut mixture and salt to a mixie. Pulse in short bursts until you get a slightly coarse powder. Do not grind for too long, or the flaxseeds may release oil and turn sticky.
Salt
5
Transfer the chutney to a clean bowl and mix once. Serve it dry with dosa or rotti, or mix 1 to 2 tablespoons with hot rice and a little oil or ghee.

Before you start

How long does Agasi Chutney take?: 13 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Agasi Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Agasi Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Agasi Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Agasi Chutney?: 100 grams Flax Seeds, ¼ cup Dessicated Coconut, 5 grams Dry Red Chilli, 12 grams Garlic, 5 grams Tamarind, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Agasi Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Agasi Chutney?: About 189 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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