Simple Tomato Chutney

Servings: 200 grams

Ingredients:

Content	Quantity	Comment
Tomato	1-1.5kg	Cubed and juiced
Salt	To taste
Hing/Asafoetida	½ tsp + ½ tsp
Chilli powder	1 tsp	More if required
Methi powder	¼ tsp	Roast and ground
Mustard seeds	1 tsp
Oil	1 tbsp

Method:

Take the tomato juice,methi powder and ¼ tsp of hing in a heavy bottom pan and bring it to a boil. Simmer on low flame until it starts thickening with the lid open. Add chilli powder, salt and mix well. Continue to simmer on low flame. After 2-3 minutes, check for salt and spice and adjust if required. Continue simmering till all the water dries up. Remove from flame. Temper with mustard seeds and remaining hing.

       

       

       

Serve with dosa, idli, chapathi, roti, rice….

Tip:

1. This chutney can be used to make instant rasam.

Instant rasam - Take 2-3 tbsp of chutney, rasam powder, salt and water. Bring it to a boil and serve with rice. (Take water only enough to retain the taste of tomato, else you will need some tamarind juice to adjust the tanginess).

2. You can use this as a substitute for tomato or tamarind in sambar as well. The dish tastes better.