Tomatoes are one of the world’s most popular fruits. The French called it “the apple of love,” the Germans “the apple of paradise.” Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C and K. Tomatoes are known for its Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases. Tomatoes contains higher amount of flavonoids which not only have antioxidant but anti-viral, anti-inflammatory properties too. Tomatoes also keep a good check on your cholesterol level and very effective in purifying the blood. Tomatoes have been shown to be helpful in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. There are many more amazing health benefits of this nature’s goodies. Today Iam going to share with you a simple, spicy and tangy chutney with this awesome fruits. My way of indulging is mix up this flavourful chutney with hot boiled white rice with a hint of ghee. Oooooh my tastebuds are oozing…..
Tomato Chutney
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 medium sized Tomatoes
- 3-4 Green Chills, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Oil
TEMPERING/TADKA/POPPU:
- 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds/Jeera
- 1 dry Red chilli
- 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed with hand
- 5-6 Curry leaves
PREPARATION:
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Cut the tomatoes into half and deseed them. Then chop them into small pieces.
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Heat oil in a kadai or thick bottom vessel and then add chopped tomato pieces, finely chopped green chillis, tamarind pulp, turmeric powder and salt.
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Cover and cook on a low flame till tomato pieces get completely cooked (or smashed).
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Leave it to cool. Once it gets cooled enough grind the mixture roughly and set aside.
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Now add oil to kadai or thick bottom vessel and add the ingredients one by one listed under “Tempering”.
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When the curry leaves start to change color, turn off the heat and add this tempering to the above grind paste.
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Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
sowmya says
thats a yummy chutney recipe..looks nice,.
Kitchen Flavours says
This is really very fast Sowmya. Thank you for dropping by..
vidhas says
Delicious Tomato chutney, lubna, .Pictures are awesome.
Nazarina A says
It is about 10.19 here still on Sunday. I had to make this huge birthday cake for someone ( three tiers) and just came from there.
What is it like in the future? ha! ha!
Your tomato chutney looks really good and spicy and I love the picture of it as well!
Varsha Vipins says
Lovely curry Lubna..feels like pairing it wid some dosa..;)
Preety says
i too love to have it with rice..nice clicks
LG says
Lovely Click dear and also chutney looks delicious
Priya says
Awesome picture…tempting chutney…i have something for u, check at my blog..
Mahimaa's kitchen says
that sure looks very yummy lubna.
Dershana says
Lovely pictures of yummy tomato chutney.
notyet100 says
u can send the click to JAIBEES CLICK RED EVENT,..CHUTNEY LOOKS YUM,..:-)
rekhas kitchen says
beautiful pic lubna chutney looks so so mouthwatering
Natashya says
I love chutney, and it is so expensive to buy jars of it.
Thanks for a great home recipe!
Jaishree says
Chutney looks Delicious..Pictures are awesome
Ashwini says
Beautiful pictures….Looks yummy..
Adlak's tiny world says
hey i m making dosa for dinner but no chutney or sambar.. have only Dosa chilli powder…hm yrs is tempting me to pick for my bite.
Passionate About Baking says
Fingerlicking good chutney…love the fiery colour!
Yasmeen says
finger-licking good:)
Sukanya Ramkumar says
This is my fav. Looks so good. Nice recipe. YUM!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
That looks really good! I love chutney!
Cheers,
Rosa
sra says
what a coincidence! I made this today, exactly the same ingredients.
DEESHA says
I love tomato chutney as well, nice click dear ..
Happy cook says
Yummy yumm chutney.
Delicous.
Lore says
Delicious! This is the second tomato chutney I stumbled upon today, it MUST be a sign 😉
Arundhuti says
Lovely tomato chutney. The one I prepare is slightly different from yours. Do check out my version here sometime.
Ramya Bala says
mmm…YUMMY 🙂
Clumbsy Cookie says
Ok I think I need a piece of toast now!
RAKS KITCHEN says
Cool picture:)
Sounds mouthwatering!
Gita's Kitchen says
THe chutney looks so colorful..I usually dont add tamarind while making this chutney..will try out your tasty-looking chutney soon 🙂
Vibaas says
Looks delicious.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Vidhas, Nazarina, Varsha, Preety, LG, Priya, Mahimaa, Dershana, Priyanka, Rekha, Natashya, Jaishree, Ashwini, Hema, Deeba, Yasmeen, Sukanya, Rosa, Sra, Deesha, Lore, Arundathi, Ramya, Clumbsy Cookie, Rak’s Kitchen and Gita.
Vij says
My most fav chutney! urs looks so yummy n tempting.
Faery says
That looks sooo delicious, I love chutneys (with corn chips he he)
A nice surprise for you in my blog, please come see 🙂
Valarmathi says
Beautiful picture. Good click. Easy and delicious recipe too:)
Vibaas says
Have something for you, dear : http://vibaas-world.blogspot.com/2009/01/healthy-savory-toast.html
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Faery, Valarmathi and Vibaas.
Iam on my way Faery and Vibaas.
Sunanda says
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Retno Prihadana says
Hmm..yummy! and Good luck for the click event.
Indonesia-Eats says
Lovely chutney… give a bit warm feeling in winter season of Canada. 🙂
Jo says
Lovely recipe and I can only imagine how it’ll taste .. must be great!
aquadaze says
with rice and ghee, you said? wow…i making it for lunch tom!
Priti says
Looks so gud..wow…this one is one of my fav too…
Sahaja says
Awww…I loveeee tomato chutney….soo much so that once i ate whole 1 glass of cooked rice without knowing!! 😛
Nice pic and great entry for the contest!
Elra says
Never seen tomato chutney as visually appetizing as yours.
Cheers,
Elra
Soma says
Thats one gorgeous picture. Love the spicy chutney too!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Sunanda, Retno, Indonesian-eats, Jo, Aquadaze, Priti, Sahaja, Elra and Soma.
Iam on my way Sunanda.
anudivya says
What lovely picture! The picture says it all, just can’t take my eyes off.
Ivy says
Lovely chutney and it sounds so spicy and delicious.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Ivy and AnuDivya.
sefa firdaus says
Oh Lubna… I’m drooling here over your tomato chutney. If I’m recovered 100%, I’ll give it a try.
By the way, thanks a lot for your kindness and wishes during my sickness. Hugs
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Sefa.
May you have speedy recovery…
pigpigscorner says
I love chutney! I’ve always wanted to make some!
Sahaja says
heyyy made this and loveeeeeeeeeeed the taste…..its because of tamrind that gave a more tangy taste and i loved it 🙂
Thanks for the recipe Lubna!
Ramya says
Tomato chutney – Simply Loving it, Lubna!
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Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Pigpigscorner, Sahaja and Ramya.
Homecooked says
The chutney looks so yummy! Nice click.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Homecooked.
Anonymous says
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Susmitha Aravinthan says
I usually make with onion, tomato and red chilli. Found this new recipe and it’s pretty fast also to make. Good one to make when I’m in kind of hurry.