Tomato Onion Chutney Recipe
Are you looking to add a zesty kick to your meals? Look no further than the delightful Tomato Onion Chutney! This versatile condiment is a staple in many Indian households, particularly in the Andhra region. With its perfect balance of tangy tomatoes and savory onions, this chutney is sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience.
Servings: 4
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 1 tbsp chana dal
- 3 dry red chillies
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 small tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp Tamarind paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp water optional
Tadka:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/8 tsp hing
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- 2 sprigs of Curry leaves
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onions. Peel the garlic cloves. Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Sizzle chana dal and urad dal.
- Add 3 dry red chillies and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped onion and garlic cloves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind paste and salt.
- Mix well and cook covered till the tomatoes turn mushy.
- Turn off the gas. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Transfer it to a blender and grind to a smooth consistency. Add 1-2 tbsp water, if required.
- Transfer the tomato onion chutney into a serving dish.
- For the tempering, heat a little oil in a small pan. Add curry leaves, asafoetida, mustard seeds and urad dal. Saute for a few seconds.
- Pour this tempering over the tomato onion chutney.
- Serve Tomato Onion Chutney with Idli or Dosa.
Notes
- You can add 1 tsp ginger paste while sautéing the onions.