Kerala Cuisine Tomato Chutney
Ground fresh and served immediately, this chutney hits all the right notes — heat from the chillies, richness from coconut, and a sharp tang that cuts through rich curries and fried foods.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 2 nos Tomato — finely chopped
- 1/2 " Ginger — chopped
- 1 nos Green chilly — sliced
- 1 nos Onion sliced length wise
- 1/2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Oil
- Salt, to taste
- 4-6 Curry leaves
- 3/4 cup Water
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan or a kadai.
Step 2
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 3
Cook onion, ginger, green chilly and curry leaves for 6 - 7 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomato and sauté, until it becomes mashed.
Step 5
Add water and allow it to boil.
Step 6
Add chilly powder and salt.
Step 7
When the gravy becomes thicker, take it off the heat.
Step 8
Goes well with white rice, chappathis, naan, pooris etc.
Tip
Taste as you go. Recipes are guidelines — your palate is the final judge. Adjust salt, sourness, and heat to what tastes right to you.
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