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    Thakkali Chutney | How to make Tomato Chutney

    Published: Jun 5, 2018 · Modified: Dec 18, 2021 by Srivalli · 15 Comments

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    Thakkali Chutney or Tomato Chutney is a regular one made at home for Tiffins. This version involves using just the goodness of tomato on its own and making a thick condiment that serves as a good side dish for Dosa.

    As I have said, our regular chutney most tiffins are always Peanut Chutney. We make it all through the week for something or the other. Certain dishes are always a constant and apart from it, we often make some version of Tomato chutney.

    Even though I have a huge collection of chutneys that are frequently made, I feel we are a little more partial to these in the family.

    Today's version of Thakkali Chutney involves just the tomatoes. We also have different versions including garlic or ginger. Anyway, the favorite version of Tomato Chutney is one version which we love eating when mixed with rice.

    Anyway coming to this version, this has a good shelf life as it is cooked in oil for a while till the oil comes out on the sides.

    This is the last in the series of Condiments for BM#89 and I hope you enjoyed it. Other condiments you can check out Kothimira Pachadi, No Onion No Garlic Tomato Chutney, Methi Tomato Chutney, Garlic Tomato Chutney

    Thakkali Chutney

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    • Bajji Milagai Chutney
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    • Kara Chutney
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    How to make Thakkali Chutney

    For Grinding

    Chop the tomatoes, take it in a mixer along with salt, tamarind, sambar powder, and grind to a smooth paste

    For Seasoning

    Heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves.
    Saute for a couple of minutes, then add slit green chilies and the ground tomato paste.
    Simmer and cook for at least 10 mins till the oil comes on the sides.
    Serve with Dosas or Idlis.

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    Tomato Chutney

    Thakkali Chutney or Tomato Chutney is a regular one made at home for Tiffins. This version involves using just the goodness of tomato on its own and making a thick condiment that serves as a good side dish for Dosa.
    Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
    Cuisine South Indian
    Keyword Side dish for Tiffin
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Everyday Meal
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Dish Type Condiments
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For Grinding

    • 2 cups Tomatoes chopped
    • 1 tsp Sambar powder
    • 1 inch Tamarind
    • Salt to taste

    For Seasoning

    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Urad dal
    • 2 no Green Chillies
    • Handful Curry Leaves

    Instructions

    For Grinding

    • Chop the tomatoes, take it in a mixer along with salt, tamarind, sambar powder and grind to a smooth paste

    For Seasoning

    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves.
    • Saute for a couple of minutes, then add slit green chilies and the ground tomato paste.
    • Simmer and cook for at least 10 mins till the oil comes on the sides.
    • Serve with Dosas or Idlis.
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    Comments

    1. Varada says

      June 05, 2018 at 5:59 am

      This one is a real treat for anyone who love tomatoes. Tamarind and tomatoes together must add a nice tang to it.

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      June 06, 2018 at 12:12 am

      Tomato chutney is my all time favourite. And this version sounds simple and easy to dish out with less efforts.. Am loving it.

      Reply
    3. vaishalisabnani says

      June 06, 2018 at 6:56 am

      What I like about this Chutney is the Sambar powder , it must be giving a unique taste to the tomato chutney , feel like having right away !

      Reply
    4. Suma Gandlur says

      June 06, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Few versions of tomato chutney gets made in my kitchen too, Valli. However this sambhar powder version is very new to me. I am going to try this soon.

      Reply
    5. Nalini says

      June 06, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      Addition of sambar powder to tomato chutney sounds new and inviting.Must be a flavorful one with all those spices in sambar powder.Finger licking chutney.

      Reply
    6. Harini says

      June 07, 2018 at 4:20 am

      Wow! Adding sambar powder to tomato chutney is a new one. Shall try it out soon.

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar says

      June 07, 2018 at 9:11 am

      Adding sambar powder must give the chutney a distinctive taste. It looks so good with dosa. Even we make different variations of tomato chutney but the one with garlic and lots of gingelly oil is our fav.

      Reply
    8. Suja Ram says

      June 07, 2018 at 10:31 am

      This recipe is quite new to me, as I have'nt tried adding Sambar powder. A must-try I think..

      Reply
    9. Renu says

      June 07, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      I make tomato chutney but never added sambar powser to it...must be adding a unique taste to it..what is on the other side...looks tempting too

      Reply
    10. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      June 08, 2018 at 7:14 am

      I have never added sambhar powder to chutney before. It must have tasted so amazing! A great recipe to all use all those tomatoes growing in my backyard!

      Reply
    11. Annapurnaz says

      June 15, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      This is such an easy to make and flavourful chutney. Addition of sambar powder must have imparted a wonderful aroma

      Reply
    12. chefmireille says

      June 18, 2018 at 11:50 am

      i have only tasted sweet tomato chutney - this tangy one sounds delicious!

      Reply
    13. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      June 23, 2018 at 12:25 am

      Adding Sambar powder in tomato chutney is s new to me ,.. Will definitely try this out next time when i prepare tomato chutney!!

      Reply
    14. Sowmya:) says

      July 02, 2018 at 7:42 am

      That’s a simple and tasty looking chutney! Sambhar powder and tomatoes will make my husband fall in love....am trying it tomorrow!

      Reply
    15. Padmajha PJ says

      July 02, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      I make this with the addition of onions. This one has been added to my list for one main reason - sambar powder!!!

      Reply

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