Here is a very simple and tasty Onion tomato chutney which goes well with Idly, dosa, adai and even with Upma, Chapatti, rotis and parathas. Today we will learn how to make onion tomato chutney with mint flavor following this easy recipe.
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Onion Tomato Chutney
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Chutney
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2-3
Recipe Category: Side Dish-Chutney
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Onion -1
Tomato -2
Green Chillies -2
Mint leaves – handful
Salt as needed
For the seasoning
Oil – 3 tsp
Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
Red chilli – 1
Chop tomatoes and onions into medium sized pieces.
Method
Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds,when it sputters, add urad dal, red chilli and fry until dal becomes golden brown. Keep it aside.
Now in the same pan, add 2 tsp of oil, fry onions till they turn transparent.
Then add tomatoes, green chilli and saute for a few more minutes.
Add mint leaves, needed salt and cook till tomatoes turn mushy. Turn off the heat. Let it cool.
Grind everything together to a slightly coarse paste.
You can replace mint leaves with coriander leaves for Onion Tomato chutney with coriander flavour.
Note – First grind dal with a little onion tomato mix, then add the rest and grind everything together.
Delicious simple Onion tomato chutney is ready to be serve with Idly, dosa, adai and chapati.
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View Comments (44)
Such cute idlis ya! Loved the chutney! :D
very yummy chutney, never added mint to this.Will be very flavourful.piglets look very cute
Beautiful presentation.
hey great recipe...addition of mint and coriander makes it more yummy.
Biny
Love this chutney...also loved yur idea of making this with mint. I always use coriander. Will def try yur version. Hey loved the idli piggies....very creative :)
I never say no to this chutney, my all time fav..
Idli piggy looks lovely. This chutney is one of my fav..
spicy mouthwatering chutney with fluffy idllies
This looks cute and delicious!
it would be perfect with hot idli and crisp dosas