TOMATO CHUTNEY തക്കാളി ചമ്മന്തി is one of the quickest and easiest chutney recipes that a beginner can cook easily and goes well with Idli, Dosa, Chapathi, Poori etc.

INGREDIENTS :

• Tomato – 2 big, chopped
• Onion – 3 medium, chopped
• Garlic – 1 clove (optional)
• Dry Red Chilli – 3 nos
• Urad Dal (white) – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder – 1 pinch
• Curry Leaves – 1 spring
• Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
• Asafetida powder – a pinch
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

METHOD OF COOKING :

• Heat oil in a pan and splutter curry leaves. Add urad dal, dry red chilli and sauté well for one minute on medium flame.
• Add onion, garlic (optional) and sauté well until onion turns light brown.
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafetida and mix well.
• Add tomato, salt and continue sautéing until the tomato gets mashed and the oil comes on top.
• Switch off the flame, transfer it to an electric blender and grind to a smooth paste.
• Serve with Dosa, Idli, Chappati etc.

Recipe No. 70