Chhattisgarhi Tamatar Chutney

Chhattisgarhi Tamatar Chutney

Chhattisgarhi Tamatar Chutney

Veg Vegan

Roasted tomato chutney — tomatoes and garlic roasted over an open flame until blistered and smoky, then coarsely crushed with green chilli and mustard oil into a chunky, pungent sauce. Eaten with rice, roti, and rice-based breads.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon sugar
— salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir well.
  6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  7. 7 Cook the mixture on medium heat until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate, about 10-12 minutes.
  8. 8 Mash the tomatoes slightly with a spatula to achieve a chutney-like consistency.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix well before serving.

Tips

For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes over an open flame before chopping.