Poondu Thakkali Chutney | Garlic Tomato Chutney



Chutney with robust flavor of garlic blend with tanginess and sweetness of tomato with hot chilli enhances the taste! It's a dip prepared with sauteed whole garlic, tomato, dry red chilies. The proportion is important because it's going to decide the taste. If it's equal proportion, the taste will be balanced.




Recipe:

  • Prep time - 10 mins
  • Cooking time - 20 mins
  • Serves - 2
Ingredients:
  • Whole Garlic - 2, peeled.
  • Whole Tomatoes - 3, diced
  • Whole dry red chili - 5 to 6, cut crosswise or depending upon your taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for sauteing - 1 tbsp
  • For seasoning:
    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Split black gram - 1/2 tsp
    • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Method:
  • In a skillet, add some oil over medium heat. Saute the ingredients without salt.
  • Once it is well sauteed, allow it to cool completely.
  • Blend it into a fine paste with enough salt.
  • In the same skillet, add seasoning ingredients. Allow the mustard to splutter and black gram to slightly brown and add the curry leaves. 
  • Add the ground chutney in. Let it be cooked for 5 more minutes over medium / high heat.
  • Chutney is ready to serve with idli or dosa.











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