Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
South Indian Roasted Tomato Chutney
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 4 ripe tomatoes, quartered
- • 1 tbsp chana dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1 tbsp oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat half the oil and fry the chana dal and dried red chilies for a minute, then add the tomatoes and sauté until soft and pulpy.
2
Phase 2
Cool the mixture and blend it with the salt into a smooth chutney.
3
Phase 3
Heat the remaining oil, crackle the mustard seeds and urad dal, and add the curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
Pour the sizzling tempering over the chutney and stir.
5
Phase 5
Serve this tomato chutney with idli, dosa, or parathas.