Tomato chutney

I am an ardent fan of idli and dosa but they can not be eaten alone. They are always accompanied by something podi with oil, a variety of chutneys, sambar, pickles, and many other sides. Idli and chutney is a perfect combination and quick to prepare .. For chutneys, I make tomato , channa dal or coconut chutney. Wooooo J One of my favorite chutney is tomato chutney. The spice mix with tomatoes makes the dish amazing.. i love dosa &  idli  with tomato chutney..They  are the healthiest breakfast with very low calories, wholesome and tasty.

 

Ingredients

Tomatoes – 5 chopped

Onion – 1 chopped

Garlic cloves-3-4

1-2 red dry chillies

Green chillies – 2 chopped

Kaju a handful (optional)

grated coconut 1 1/2 tbsp (this is optional and can be left out)

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 /2 tsp

Salt – to taste

a bit of tamarind

Hing a pinch

2 tbsps Ural dal

Oil – 1 tbsp for seasoning

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard & cumin seeds. 

Add red chilles, onions,garlic cloves, green chillies and curry leaves. 

Fry till the onions turn light brown .

Add cashew nuts. Fry for 1 min.

Then add turmeric powder. 

Fry for a second and add the tomatoes , tamarind (If you want the chutney to more tangy you can add a teaspoon of tamarind extract)and salt.

 Mix well and cook covered for 10-15 minutes on a low flame till the raw smell goes & gravy is thick.

 If you are adding coconut, fry for a few second & then add to the tomato mixture. Cool the mixture and blend to a smooth paste.

Then lets do the seasoning

Heat oil in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds , urad dal, curry leaves when the seeds splutter remove from heat and put in to the above grinded mixture add  mix it well.

 Delicious ‘Tomato Chutney’ can be served with idli, dosa, rice or chapathi.  Enjoy!.

 

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