Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney in Marathi

Serves: 4 people (1/2 cup)

Tomato Chutney goes great with Dosa, Uthappa.

Tomato chutney, tomato saag, south Indian cuisine, Tomato chatani, Indian relish, tomato relish
Ingredients:
3 medium Tomatoes (Know more: health benefits of Tomato)
4 tbsp Peanuts
2 tsp Urad Dal
1 tbsp Oil
1/8 tsp Asafoetida
1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
5 to 6 dry Red Chilies
1/2 tsp Sugar
Salt to taste

Method:
1) Heat Oil, add Mustard seeds and Let them crackle. Add Asafoetida powder and peanuts. Turn the heat on medium low. Saute peanuts until they start changing color.
2) Add Urad dal and saute until color changes to brown. Add red chilies and saute for 10 to 15 seconds. Now put in chopped Tomatoes, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes become mushy.
3) Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down for about 15 minutes. Now put this mixture, salt and sugar in the grinder. Grind to fine paste. Do not add water while grinding.

Serve this Chutney with Idali, Dosa or Uthappa. Also see Onion Chutney

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