Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney is a spicy sauce cooked with tomatoes and a good tempering adds an amazing texture to the chutney. There are many versions of tomato chutney and this is one of them.

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes chopped
• 2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 5 to 6 dry red chillies broken into halves (adjust according to spice preference)
• 5 to 6 curry leaves
• 2 teaspoon split black lentils (urad dal)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (optional)
• 3 teaspoon oil
• 3 to 4 coriander sprigs chopped
• salt to taste

Procedure

• In a pan, add the oil, once it has heated add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
• Then add the cumin seeds and once they have crackled, add the split black lentils, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, separate half of the tempering in a bowl.
• Add the chopped garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, add salt to taste, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
• Once the tomatoes are soft. Empty the contents in a plate and puree once it has cooled down. Add water as required.
• Garnish with the remaining tempering and chopped coriander.

Tomato Chutney is ready to be served with rice or your favourite bread.