Kerala Style 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 4 servings
- 2 nos Ripe tomato diced into small pieces, large
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Kaayam
- Salt, to taste
- 1 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- 2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Chillie powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Oil, to taste
- 1 Fresh Garlic pod — crushed
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, add the tomatoes, asafoetida, turmetic powder, salt, chillie powder and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Step 3
Allow to crackle the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook dry red chillies and the garlic.
Step 4
When the red chillies turn dark in colur, add the the tomato mixture.
Step 5
Add water and cook on low heat till the tomato is well cooked (almost mashed up) and water is fully dried up.
Step 6
Goes well with rice.
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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