Step 1

firstly, soak 10 dried red chilli in hot water for 30 minutes. keep aside.

Step 2

in a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and ½ cup garlic.

Step 3

saute on medium flame until the garlic turns golden brown.

Step 4

now add 2 inch ginger and saute well.

Step 5

also add in soaked dried red chilli and cook for a minute.

Step 6

further add 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp pepper.

Step 7

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 8

cool completely and transfer to the blender.

Step 9

blend to smooth paste adding water as required. keep aside.

Step 10

in a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch thing, few curry leaves.

Step 11

add 3 clove garlic and saute until the garlic changes colour.

Step 12

further add in garlic chilli paste and cook well.

Step 13

now add 1 cup curd and stir continuously.

Step 14

keep stir until the curd is well combined with the chilli garlic paste.

Step 15

once the curd is well combined add 1 tsp salt and mix well.

Step 16

cover and cook for 10 minutes or until oil separates.

Step 17

finally, dahi garlic chutney is ready to enjoy with roti or rice.