Tomato chutney

Tomato chutney is a common chutney in south Indian breakfast. It is usually served with idly and Dosa as an accomplishment along with Coconut Chutney, Pudina chutney and Sambar. It is so easy to prepare and tastes great with just simple ingredients. We actually have it for our breakfast most of the days.

How to Prepare Tomato Chutney , Pictorial

1.      In a kadai/Pan add in a tsp of oil, once the oil becomes hot add in finely chopped onions sauté until the raw smell of the onions leave or till the onions turns glossy. Next add in finely chopped tomatoes.

2.      Sauté the onions for about 3 mins and then add in salt and chilli powder and mix everything really well and then cook for about 1 min and then switch off the stove. Allow the tomato onion mixture to cool down.

3.      Once the mixture cools down take it in a blender and blend it into a fine paste. Transfer it into the serving bowl now in another kadai add in the remaining 1 tsp of oil once it heats up add in mustard seeds once it splutters add in curry leaves and switch off the flame. Pour the tadka over the ground tomato chutney. Tasty tomato chutney is now ready.

Variations in Tomato Chutney

• Instead of Onions, you can add Shallots or Small Onions for a delicious taste.
• We can also add 1 tsp of Urad dal or Channa Dal or both. It gives a nutty flavor to the Chutney.

Serving Suggestions:

It goes well with all the rice-based flatbreads like Idli, Dosa, Uthappam, Paniyaram. We can also serve it as a dip or spread for Rolls.

Similar Chutney Recipes:

Tamarind Chutney

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Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney is a basic South Indian Condiment made of Tomatoes, Onions, and minimal Spices. Tastes good with Idli or Dosa.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Chutney

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 3

Calories: 50kcal

Author: sharmila kingsly

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Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

• Saute Pan
• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 Onion medium sized
• 3 Tomato medium sized
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• Salt as needed
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 spring Curry Leaves

Instructions 

• In a kadai/Pan add in a tsp of oil, once the oil becomes hot add in finely chopped onions sauté until the raw smell of the onions leaves or till the onions turn glossy. Next, add in finely chopped tomatoes.
• Sauté the onions for about 3 mins and then add in salt and chili powder and mix everything really well and then cook for about 1 min and then switch off the stove. Allow the tomato-onion mixture to cool down.
• Once the mixture cools down take it in a blender and blend it into a fine paste. Transfer it into the serving bowl now in another Kadai add in the remaining 1 tsp of oil once it heats up add in mustard seeds once it splutters add in curry leaves and switch off the flame. Pour the tadka over the ground tomato chutney. Tasty tomato chutney is now ready.

Notes

• Using gingelly oil for the chutney gives a nice aroma to the chutney.
• You can also replace the chili powder by adding two red chilies. If you are adding red chilies you can add them before adding the onions.
• Pairs well with Idli, Dosa, Chapathi even with Curd Rice.
• Remains good for about a week if refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 3.3g | Calcium: 20mg

Keyword Thakkali Chutney, Tomato chutney

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.