Tomato Chutney

By Pooja Sanghavi

Mar, 31st

611

Servings
5 persons
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
11 - 13

Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, choppped
  • 1/2 tsp hing(asoefetida)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut, shredded
  • 3 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 very small ball of tamarind , de-seeded
  • 1 small onion, minced finely
  • 2 clovettes of garlic, minced finely
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons oil for frying

Instructions

  • Heat 1/2 the amount of oil and add the methi. Fry for a minute and then add the tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes turn soft.
  • Blend this into a smooth paste, along with the tamarind and the coconut. Set aside. Heat the rest of the oil and add the chopped garlic and onion.
  • Fry till the onion turns translucent and the garlic browns. Now add the spices(red chilli, turmeric and dhania) and fry for half a minute. Add the blended paste, salt and hing and heat through.
  • Goes very well with plain rice or chapati.