Tomato Chutney

Tomato are rich in vitamins. It reduces the risk of lung and stomach cancer, prevents DNA damage, reduces the risk of heart disease, protects against blood clots and controls blood pressure. This very spicy hot tomato chutney can be refrigerated and used for a week.  Side dish for idly, dosa and chappathi. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing spicy Andhra tomato pachadi - thakkali chutney.








Preparation Time:      5 mins
Cook Time :              15 mins
Ready in :                  20 mins
Yields:                        Serves 4 People

Ingredients:
Table 1: Fry and grind

Oil	2 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds	1/2 tsp
Channa Dhal	1 tsp
Urad dhal	1 tsp
Ginger Chopped	2 tbsp
Garlic Chopped	2 tbsp
Tomatoes Chopped	5
Salt
Curry Leaves	3
Green Chillies	2
Red Chillies	4
Tamarind	small (Check the Picture)
Coriander Leaves	3 stalks

                                     

Table 2: For Tempering

Oil	2 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Urad dhal	1 tsp
Curry Leaves	3

Instructions:

• Heat oil in the pan and add mustard, cumin seeds, Channa Dhal and Urad dhal.

• When they splutter add ginger, garlic, curry leaves, red chillies, green chillies and tamarind. Fry till raw smell goes off .

• Now add chopped tomato, Salt, and Coriander Leaves.Close the pan with the lid. Allow it to cook in low flame for 15 mins

• Allow the ingredients to cool and grind it to a coarse paste by adding enough water.Transfer to a bowl
• Heat Oil in a pan . Add mustard, urad dhal and curry leaves( Check For Tempering table). When they splutter,remove from stove and mix with  chutney.