Friday, May 13, 2011

Tomato Chutney- Iyer Style

This recipe goes back to my college days from London. When I initially went there for studies, it was around the time of Vinayaka Chaviti (Ganesh Chaturthi). I was invited for dinner by one of the ladies. She was known as Iyer Akka. That's where I first had this kind of chutney. I absolutely fell in love with the taste and ever since I often make this at home. Thanks to the traditional recipes and Iyer Akka.My husband also loves this! 
Ingredients:
Tomatoes: 1/2 kg
Green Chilies: 6 (increase or decrease this according to taste)
Cumin/Jeera: 1 tbsp
Oil: 2 tbsp

For Tempering:
Mustard Seeds: 1 tsp
Cumin: 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal: 1 tsp
Curry Leaves: 1 string
Hing: 1 pinch

Method:
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in big pan (enough to fit tomatoes) and add cumin and green chilies. Once chilies are roasted and softened a bit, remove from the pan to another small bowl. 
  • In the same pan add add the washed and chopped tomatoes and keep cooking until tomatoes are completely cooked. This will take some time considering you are cooking 1/2 kg of tomatoes.
  • After the tomatoes are completely cooked through, remove from the pan and cool it. 
  • After they are cool, transfer to a blender and add salt and also the fried cumin and green chilies from step 1. 
  • Blend them fine and transfer to a serving bowl. 
  • For tempering, take a small pan and heat oil. To the oil add everything under for tempering and stir for a few seconds until everything is well roasted. 
  • Add this to the tomato chutney. Also add salt for taste.
Enjoy with hot rice or even with any break fast item! 

    21 comments:

    1. That is a lovely spicy chutney... thanks to u and Iyer akka for sharing:)
      Reva

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    2. Hi MAdhu how have you been. love this chutney recipe, i make it little differently and pair it with almost everything.

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    3. Delicious and tangy chutney..authentic recipe dear..thanks for sharing

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    4. Love this chutney .BTW moong dal rice should not be mushy .I have added 4 cups of water for 1 cup of rice as the rice I have used is very old and of good quality .(old rice needs more water )

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    5. Hi Madhu
      Tomato chutney looks yummy! love it! Bookmarked this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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    6. Nice chutney . And you said you make pickle out of ridge gourd , please share the recipe with us too.

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    7. Yummy chutney,love with some crispy dosas for the sure..

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    8. Looks fantastic ~ I could devour it all by itself :))
      US Masala

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    9. Me like the Iyer Style - Make it the same way! YUM with idlis and pongal too

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    11. Infact i love any chutney....
      I get water in my mouth when i spell it...
      ur recipe is very yummy.....
      u have got very nice space...
      i'm happy follower of ur blog now plz visit my blog when time permits....
      Deepthi
      http://deepthidigvijay.blogspot.com/
      http://h4wifes.blogspot.com

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    12. Dear Madhu
      Howe are you? I like this recipe. In Bong chutney there is more sugar ( almost) than Tomato ha ha.
      I will give a try with extra hot chili.
      Have a nice weekend

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    13. Yummy looking tomato chutney ... nice recipe!

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    14. ty for sharing. no coconut chutney. book marked :)

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    15. Hi Madhu, google network is not working today.
      will have 2 visit later and follow me..me 2 will do the same..Have a great day!

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