Sunday, April 24, 2011

Tangy Tomato chutney

I made this chutney with anything and everything I could find in my pantry. Did not have the main ingredient - tomatoes, but was craving for this chutney. Found some marinara sauce, and decided to try it out. The result was tangy and lip smacking. One of the best tomato chutneys I ever had.


Sliced red onion - 1
Green chilis - 4
Red Chilis - 4
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Chana daal - 2 tbsp
Urad daal - 2 tbsp
Peanuts - 2 tbsp
Ginger - 1 inch
Garlic cloves - 6
Cilantro - handful
Mint leaves- 1/2 cup
Coconut powder - 2 tbsp
Marinara sauce - 2 cups
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Tamarind paste - 1 tsp

In a pan, heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds, and the daal and peanuts. Add the onions, ginger, green and red chilis, garlic and fry. When the onion is soft, add the choped cilantro, mint leaves, coconut powder, tamarind, salt and stir. Add the marinara sauce and heat it through for a few minutes. Cool and grind coarsely.
Add chopped red onion and cilantro.
Tastes good with dosas, rotis or as a sandwich spread.



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