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easy south indian onion tomato chutney served in a steel bowl
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South Indian Onion Tomato Chutney

Easy and quick south Indian style onion tomato chutney for Idlis and Dosas
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cooling time15 minutes
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • Onions 2 large chopped finely
  • Tomatoes 3 large chopped finely
  • Mint leaves a handful
  • Cilantro leaves 1/4 c chopped finely
  • Curry leaves a sprig
  • Tamarind a small marble size
  • Dry red chilies 5 to 6
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

To temper:

  • Sesame oil 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves a sprig

Instructions

  • In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add dry red chilies, curry leaves and tamarind and saute for 30 secs.
  • Now, add onions and saute till they turn pink.
  • Tip in the tomatoes next and saute till they turn completely mushy.
  • Once mushy, add cilantro, mint and curry leaves and saute for another 2 mins.
  • Add salt and mix well.
  • Switch off flame and let cool completely.
  • Once cool,  blend to a smooth puree in a blender adding about 1 tbsp water if necessary.
  • To temper, heat sesame oil and pop the mustard seeds.
  • Follow with curry leaves.
  • Add this to the ground mixture and mix well.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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