Tomato Chutney (തക്കാളി ചട്നി)
Category: snack — relish / dip
Course: side | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: breakfast-pair
snack

Tart-sweet tomato chutney, a bright companion for dosa, idli and vada.

Spice level: 3
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Tomatoes, chopped
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Red chilli powder
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Tamarind, small piece
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Jaggery
qty: 5
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 6
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
In oil, temper mustard and curry leaves; saute shallots.
Add tomato, chilli powder, tamarind, jaggery and salt; cook down until thick and pulpy.
Cool and blend to a coarse chutney.
Serve with dosa, idli or vada.

Tags: chutney
tomato
dip