Tomato Chutney is a flavorful South Indian condiment. It is made by sautéing tomatoes, garlic, tamarind, and spices. This process enhances their taste. Bengal gram dal, urad dal, and red chilies are fried until golden and mixed with the cooked tomato mixture. Once cooled, everything is blended into a smooth paste with salt. The chutney is then finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves. This tangy and mildly spicy chutney pairs perfectly with idli, dosa, or steamed rice. It adds a delicious punch of flavor to any meal.
Tomato Chutney
5
servings5
minutes15
minutesTomato Chutney is a South Indian condiment. It is made by sautéing tomatoes, garlic, tamarind, and spices. Then blended with fried Bengal gram dal, urad dal, and red chilies. It complements dishes like idli, dosa, and steamed rice with its tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Tomato – 2
Red Chilies – 4
Bengal gram dal – 1 tablespoon
Urad dal – 1 tablespoon
Tamarind – a small gooseberry size
Garlic flakes – 4
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
- For seasoning:
Oil – 2 teaspoons
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Urad dal – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – few
Directions
- Cut the tomatoes into medium size pieces.
- In a frying pan add the oil and fry Bengal gram dal, urad dal and red chilies and remove it.
- In the same frying pan add garlic flakes, tamarind and tomato pieces. Then fry them for two minutes in medium flame and remove.
- Let the heated ingredients cool. Mix all the above ingredients along with salt and grind to a paste.
- Then season it with mustard, urad dal and curry leaves.