Yummy 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
- 250 g Ripe tomatoes
- 200 g Sugar
- 10 g Ginger
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 4 nos Red chillies
- Vinegar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Grind the ingredients: ginger, garlic, red chillies and little vinegar to a fine paste.
Step 2
Soak tomatoes in hot water for sometime. Remove the skin and chop into small pieces.
Step 3
Add ground paste, sugar, required salt and some vinegar to the chopped tomatoes.
Step 4
Cook with a lid covered in low heat until the gravy acquires a desired consistency.
Step 5
Remove from fire and after cooling store in glass bottles.
Step 6
Tomato chutney is ready.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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