South Indian Tomato Garlic Chutney

Name: South Indian Tomato Garlic Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 4 pieces Tomato; 2 tbsp Garlic Paste; 3 pieces Dry Red Chili; 1 tsp Tamarind Paste; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 8 leaves Curry Leaves; 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; 0.75 tsp Salt

A fiery and pungent South Indian chutney made from sautéed tomatoes, copious garlic, dry red chilies, and tamarind.

Total Time 20 mins

Difficulty Easy

Servings 3

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Ingredients

4 pieces Tomato Recipes →

2 tbsp Garlic Paste Recipes →

3 pieces Dry Red Chili Recipes →

1 tsp Tamarind Paste Recipes →

1 tsp Mustard Seeds Recipes →

8 leaves Curry Leaves Recipes →

2 tbsp Sesame Oil Recipes →

0.75 tsp Salt Recipes →

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat sesame oil in a pan, sauté dry red chilies, heavy garlic paste, and chopped tomatoes until completely soft and pulpy.

Let cool, then blend with tamarind paste and salt into a smooth, vibrant chutney.

Heat 1 tsp oil, crackle mustard seeds and curry leaves, pour tempering over chutney, and serve with dosas or idlis.

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