Tomato Chutney

This zesty, karam tasting condiment is a delicious and savory addition to your sambar and iddly dishes. It also pairs well with uttapam and other recipes to come.

Tomato Chutney

STEP 1: sauté the following ingredients in order:

-mustard seeds (1tsp-allow to pop in oil w/urad dhal before proceeding; be careful not to burn)
-urad dhal (1 tsp)
-curry leaves (5-6)
-green chilies (2-3)
-fennel seeds (1/8tsp)
-chili powder (1/2 tsp)
-turmeric (dash)
-coriander powder (1tsp)
-aesafaetida powder (1/4tsp)

STEP 2: add the following to the saute above:

-garlic cloves (3, chopped)
-onion (1 purple, chopped)

STEP 3: allow items above to saute and flavors to meld before adding

-tomatoes (2-3; grind in mixie** or food processor)
BOIL till the oil comes out and raw flavor of tomato is gone

STEP 4: add

-salt (to taste)
-fenugreek (1/4tsp, dry-roasted and ground/mixied)

**a great kitchen tool to use! Much more powerful and reliable than a food processor. A favorite of mine in the kitchen for smoothies, chutney, and much more. I recommend the Preethie mixie.