Tomato garlic chutney

Do you love spicy, tangy chutneys?

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 tbsp
Dry red chillies - 3
Garlic - 10 cloves
Tomatoes - 2, chopped
Salt to taste

For tempering
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Sugar - a pinch (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add dry chillies followed by garlic. Fry for a minute and then add tomatoes. Cook till tomatoes are soft. Let it cool a bit. Grind to a smooth paste along with salt.
2. Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds. Splutter mustard seeds and then add curry leaves. Add the tomato paste and sugar (if using). Combine well.

Serve with idli or dosa.

Events:

Kerala Kitchen - March 2011 hosted by Prathibha, an event series started by Ria and Rose
Only-South Indian hosted by Pari
Anyone can cook:Series 43 hosted by Ayeesha