Tomato Chutney

This recipe is made with very few ingredients mainly keeping Tomato as the base, for flavoring and the color we add Kashmiri red chili powder and garlic.

Rava dosa served with Tomato chutney fruits & Hot Tea..

A perfect time saver and storable recipe especially for working people, busy moms .. compliments for Tiffins – Idli, dosa, chapati, poori etc.

All the ingredients that are used should be water free , wiped dried off completely before using for longer shelf life.

Measurements are for 1 kilo Tomato.(do not use unripe tomatoes)

Ingredients

  • 1 Kilo bright red Tomatoes .(diced and purred)
  • 1.5 tbsp – Kashmiri chili powder- (adjust accordingly)
  • 1/4 cup Oil (any cooking oil )
  • Salt
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Hing- Pinch
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic – finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds (optional)

Method

Step 1 : Wipe and pat dry the tomatoes (ensure there is no water droplets) dice them and add it to a mixer jar blend it to a fine paste(do not add water while grinding)

Step 2: To a Kadai add oil, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seed, chopped garlic sorte for a min., on low flame(do not burn). add the ground Tomatoes cook for 2-3 mins., add Kashmiri chili powder , Turmeric powder ,salt and Hing – Check for seasoning , Cook on medium flame for 5-6 mins., or until the oil starts to separates and a thick consistency is formed. Cook until well done and the raw smell leaves.

Step3 : Allow the mix to cool down completely transfer to a airtight jar and refrigerate it. Max shelf life – 2 weeks.

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