Chutnneys form the accessories of the Indian Cuisine. Served as side dishes, there is a broad category of Chutneys prepared in India. The preparation and ingredients vary from region to region. Here is a recipe to prepare Tomato Chutney at home.
Ingredients
1 large chopped Onion
2 large chopped Tomatoes
2-3 chopped Garlic pods
2 tbsp Tamarind extract
3/4 tsp Red chilli powder
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
8-10 Curry leaves
Pinch of Asafoetida powder
Oil
Salt to taste
Method
Take some oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions till they become translucent. If possible, use madras or pearl onions instead of large onions for good taste.
Add the garlic pods to the chopped onions and fry for 2-3 minutes.
To the fried mixturte, add some chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes are cooked and mashed
Add salt and chilli powder and stir for 3 minutes.
Remove themixture from fire and allow it to cool.
Take the cooked mixture and grind it to a fine paste in a food processor.
To garnish
Heat some oil in the same kadai and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves .
After 1/2 minute, add ground paste and stir fry for 3 minutes.