South Indian Tomato Onion Chutney Recipe

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1/2 tsp. hing (asoefetida)

1 tsp. mustard seeds

1/2 tsp. methi (fenugreek) seeds

1 tablespoon coconut, shredded

3 tsp. red chilli powder

1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

1 very small ball of tamarind , de-seeded

1 small onion, minced finely

2 clovettes of garlic, minced finely

Salt to taste

3 tablespoons oil for frying

Method

1. Heat 1/2 the amount of oil and add the methi.

2. Fry for a minute and then add the tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes turn soft.

3. Blend this into a smooth paste, along with the tamarind and the coconut. Set aside.

4. Heat the rest of the oil and add the chopped garlic and onion.

5. Fry till the onion turns translucent and the garlic turns brown.

6. Now add red chilli, turmeric and dhania powder and fry for half a minute.

7. Add the blended paste, salt and hing and stir.

8. Serve with Dosa, Idli or Vada.