Onion Raita (Pachadi)

Ingredients

Big onion - 1 (chopped or sliced lengthwise)
Green chillies (chopped) - 2
Curry leaves (chopped) - 10 Nos.
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 5 stems
Carrot (grated) - 2 tbsp (optional)
Tomato (finely chopped) - 1 (optional)
Thick Curd - As needed
Salt - To taste

Method

1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients.
2. Mix them thoroughly & check for salt.
3. Serve as a side for biryani / variety rice.
4. This also goes well with parotta and chappathi.

Coriander Chutney (Green Chutney)

Ingredients

Coriander leaves - 1/2 bunch
Cumin - 1/2 tbsp
Garlic pods - 2 large
Tamarind - 1 inch piece
Green chillies - 2
Coconut gratings - 5 tbsp
Salt - To taste
Water - To grind
Seasoning
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard + Urad dhal - 1 tsp

Method

1. Roughly chop the coriander leaves and roast over a medium heat in a frying pan for about 3 min. 
2. Let this cool to room temperature.
3. In a mixie / blender, add the roasted coriander leaves along with the cumin seeds, garlic, tamarind, green chillies, coconut and salt with little water just to grind them to the required consistency.
4. Do the seasoning and add to the chutney.
5. Serve as a side for idly / dosa / masala dosa / rava dosa or paniyarams.
6. This can also be served as a dip for samosas & chips.