Chettinad Style Tomato Chutney

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Chettinad Style Tomato Chutney

Chettinad Tomato Chutney - a tangy dip with tomatoes and garlic, ideal for all South Indian Tiffins

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Accompaniments, Side Dish For Chapati, side dish for Idli dosa

Cuisine: Chettinad, Indian- South, South Indian

Servings:

Calories: 116kcal

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

3 cups chopped Tomatoes
1 cup chopped Onion
1/2 cup chopped coriander
4 cloves Garlic minced well
2 Dry red chilies
5 grams Tamarind soaked in warm water
Salt to taste
1.5 tbsp Oil sesame oil is recommended
To Temper:
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1/8 tsp Asafetida
1 tsp Sesame oil
10 Curry leaves

Instructions

Heat a kadai with the oil.
Add the garlic and chillies and saute till garlic browns.
Now, add the onions and saute till it turns pink.
At this stage, add the tomatoes and saute till oil seperates.
Add the tamarind to this and saute for a min.
Let the mixture cool.
Once cool, add the coriander leaves and salt.
Blend to a smooth paste in a blender.
In a small pan, heat sesame oil for tempering.
When the oil has heated, pop the mustard seeds and finish with Asafetida and curry leaves.
Add the tempering to the chutney and mix well.
Serve with Idli, Dosa or any tiffin of your choice.

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