Tomato chutney is a versatile chutney which goes well with most tiffin items like idli, dosa, chapati, upma, adai, parathas. It can also be used as a spread for sandwich or bread toast. It is quick and easy to make. It needs less ingredients which are commonly available in all homes. I make tomato chutney with many variations. Today we will see how to make a simple South Indian style tomato chutney without garlic.
Tomato Chutney without garlic
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Serves:2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves:2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Ripe Tomatoes – 4
Onion – 1 medium size
Red chillies – 4 -5
Curry leaves – handful
Salt as required
Oil- 2-2 1/2 tbsp
For the seasoning
Oil- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Urad dal-3/4 tsp
Curry leaves – a sprig
Method
Heat 2 – 2 1/2 tbsp of oil and saute red chillies, remove from the pan.
In the same pan, add chopped onions and saute until it turns transparent.
Add chopped tomatoes, curry leaves, salt needed and cook until tomatoes turn mushy. Saute in between. (Tips – if the tomatoes are dry, you can add 1-2 tbsp of water and cook covered).
Once the tomatoes are well cooked, turn off the heat and leave it to cool.
Add the fried red chillies to the tomato mixture and grind coarsely without water. If needed, you may add 1-2 tbsp of water.
Heat a tsp of oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal and curry leaves.
Pour the seasoning on the chutney. Mix well and enjoy with idli, dosa, chapati, upma, pongal and parathas.
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great pics and recipes. Can u please provide the recipe for tomato sauce?
Thank u akka,
I tried this today and before also.
came out yummy.
u know 1 akka?
my family members become fans of my chutney as per ur instructions i did.
Mymoon from dubai.
so sweet keep continuing this
I tried this and it really came out yummy, thanks for sharing recipie
lovely... jus made dis for brkfst n it came out delicious. thanks padhu!!!
Thank you Padhu for this yummy tomato chutney recipe. I was searching for a good accompaniment with Rava Idli when I saw your chutney recipe. It turned out delicious.
A few changes that I made were adding a pinch of asafoetida while tossing the onions in oil, and 1 tsp of white sesame seeds. It enhanced the aroma of the mixture. Is the seasoning required? I had skipped it. I look forward to trying more recipes on your blog. Thanks again, you are a wonderful cook.
Hello Mrs.Padma,
This is a simple recipe which tastes great. Can also be had with rice.
You mentioned that the mixture should be cooled before grinding. I came to know from my grandma that the reason for this is that if ground when hot, the chutney will get spoilt very soon.
As a general suggestion, please also mention the reason for doing something rather than just doing it.
Thanks,
Vikas
the chutney turned out well. my husbands was surprised that i can cook well. thank u for the recipe
I m newly got married...also moved to US recently..now a days my whole day menu is from your blog only ...Thanks Mrs.Padhu...keep adding more recipes and more tips...
Padhu, I am the hard core fan of all your recipes. Your recipes are simple and easy to follow and cook. Continue adding more recipes which are quick and healthy. Thanks.