Tomato Onion Chutney

Tomato Onion Chutney
Tomatoes, Onions, Mint leaves and spices are fried, ground coarsely. Served along with Dosa, Idli, Pongal, Chappatis.
Ingredients : (Serves 4 to 5)
Onions : 2 Nos.
Tomatoes : 4 Nos. 
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dhal : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : 2 strings
Cashew Nuts : 5 to 6 Nos. (optional)
Channa Dhal : 1 tbsp
Mint Leaves : 3 to 4 strings
Grated Coconut : 2 tbsp

Clove : 1 No. 
Oil : 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method of Preparation :
Heat oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds, Urad Dhal, Channa Leaves, Curry Leaves, Cashew Nuts, Mint Leaves one after other.
Add Chopped onions and once they turn translucent add tomatoes and fry well till the raw smell goes away.
Now add grated coconut and stir for a min and remove from flame
Once this mixtures cools down grind it coarsely and serve.


Note : You can add some water while grinding and adjust the consistency that you prefer. 
Known as : Vengaya Chuttney, Tomato Mint Chuttney
Variations : You can skip the coconut to get a much tangy taste. When you add coconut you can add tamarid to get much tangy taste.

4 comments:

  1. wow what a delicious chutney ...mint leaves must give a nice flavor to this chutney ...yummy

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  2. Hi roochi,

    I do a similar chutney too...its very easy and very fragrant and i siimply love this with steaming hot idlis!!!

    Shobha

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  3. My all time favourite chutney..beautiful click..

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