Tomato Chutney | Thakkali Chutney

Ingredients

Onion, big	1
Tomato, medium	2
Garlic	5 cloves
Dried red chilies	3 (as per taste)
Coriander Leaves	½ cup
For seasoning:
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Curry leaves	5-6 leaves
Salt	As per taste

Method:

• Heat ½ tbsp oil in a pan, add the red chilies and fry for 5 seconds.
• Add roughly chopped onions, peeled garlic cloves, and salt. Fry for 2 minutes.
• Add roughly chopped tomatoes and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
• Finally, add the coriander leaves and cook for a minute.
• Transfer the mixture into a plate and let it cool.
• Once the mixture has cooled down, grind it into a fine paste.
• For seasoning, Heat ½ tbsp of oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and Urad dal. Allow it to splutter. Then add the curry leaves and fry for 2-3 seconds.
• Lastly, mix this seasoning with the ground chutney paste.
• Serve with idly or dosa.