Challass (ചള്ളാസ്) is a typical side dish served for Cutlets in Kerala Cuisines. It is called with different names Challas /Sallas/Sarlas based on location and people. This is delicious and very easy to make side dish is also a perfect combination with Biriyani and also sometimes served as an alternative to pickle for boiled rice.

Ingredients

1. Thinly sliced onion : 2 (Big)
2. Sliced green chilli   : 3 (Adjust)
3. White vinegar          : 3 T- Sp (Adjust)
4. Salt for taste
5. Water                        : 2 T-Sp

Method

• In a bowl, add the sliced onion along with ¼ T- Sp of salt and water.
• Squeeze the onions nicely and keep it for about 20 minutes.
• The squeeze the onions and drain the water from the onion
• Rinse it well with normal water and squeeze the water completely.
• In a bowl, add the onions along with vinegar, sliced chilly and salt and mix it well.