Tomato chutney recipe is an easy and delicious south Indian chutney recipe with fresh ripe tomatoes. It is usually served with idli, dosa, upma, vada and other south Indian breakfast dishes.It is a very popular and commonly made chutney in south Indian homes just like coconut chutney, pudina chutney, peanut chutney etc. Vegan and gluten free recipe.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time5mins
Total Time15mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: tomato chutney
Servings: 3servings
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Harini
Ingredients
3large tomatoes
1largeonion
1green chili
1teaspoonred chili powder
1/2teaspoonturmeric powder
1/4teaspoonjaggery powder
1teaspoonmustard seeds
1teaspoonurad dal
1teaspoonchana dal
2tablespoonsoil
saltto taste
Instructions
Pick rinse and wipe 3 large tomatoes (about 350 grams) and chop it finely. You can also mince them in a food processor or crush it. Also finely chop 1 large onion.Heat oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon urad dal, chana dal and few curry leaves. Saute for few seconds over medium heat. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Add sliced onions and saute till they turn soft.
Now add chopped tomatoes and mix.
Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon jaggery and salt to taste. Mix very well.
Add 3/4 cup water and simmer till gravy consistency is reached.
Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Tomato chutney hot with idli.
Notes
1. Use desi tomatoes for nice tangy taste. 2. Use red chillies as per your preference. 3. you can grind the tomatoes roughly too to get a chunky texture.