Thakkaalli Chutney(Tomato Chutney)

Tomato Chutney

This chutney is an easy- to- make recipe, with very few ingredients.

Ingredients:

Onion - 1 large
Tomato - 1 large
Ginger - 1/4 inch piece
Curry leaves - few
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
Red chillies - 2
Asafoetida(hing)- a pinch

Method of Preparation :

1. Heat 1tsp oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds ,urad dal, red chillies and hing. Fry them nicely.

2. Now, add diced onion, curry leaves and saute till it looks transparent.

3. Now, add the chopped ginger and saute for a minute.

4. Now add the diced tomato and saute well, after adding required amount of salt.

5. Switch off the stove and allow it to cool.

6. After it cools down, grind it into a chutney . Add 2 to 3 tbsp water to grind , if required.

This Tomato Chutney will be a perfect combination for idli, dosa, chapathi, adai dosai, .....

Tip :

* The gingery flavour and the hot taste of ginger will be very tasty.
* If you don't like gingery flavour, you can avoid it in the recipe.
* This chutney can also be used as a sauce when you prepare pasta.

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