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Tomato 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 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chutney
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 50kcal

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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