Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tomato Onion Chutney (Thakkali Vengayam Chutney)
This is another quick and easy chutney that tastes awesome. I've modified this from a recipe that I saw on www.pachakam.com. Tomato is the predominant flavor, which is accented by sweet onion, tangy tamarind, and the unique, earthy flavor of coriander seeds. It's the roasting of the coriander seeds and grinding them into the chutney that truly makes this a special dish!
So, if you've got minimal ingredients around and are in a fix, give this chutney a try. You'll be glad!
Ingredients:
Tomatoes - 3 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Onion - 1 medium, coarsely chopped
Tamarind - small gooseberry size
Red chillies - 6-8, or to taste
Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Asafoetida - large pinch
Salt to taste
For seasoning:
Oil
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 5-6 leaves, torn
Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan. Add red chillies, fry until they've darkened, and remove.
2. In the same hot oil, add onions, curry leaves, coriander seeds, and fry until the onion is translucent.
3. Now, add the tomatoes and allow to soften slightly. Add asafoetida and turn off the heat.
4. Grind the cooled mixture with tamarind and salt.
5. At this point, do the seasoning with mustard and curry leaves and pour over ground chutney. Mix well and serve.
Enjoy this with idli, dosa, uthappam, or any tiffin items!
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21 comments:
I make the same way, great with parathas as well. Love the color, good one!:)
Except the coriander seeds , i make it the same way. Love the combo!
i do make the same way..idli poo mari iruku kalai:)))Can u parcel this to me now:))
Thanks, Ashakka! :)
Cham, try with coriander seeds. You'll love the difference! :)
Dhivya, sure! Address anupunga! :)
Yes my favorite pairing, making its appearance atleast once or twice a week.
Lovely chutney, Kalai! I add fenugreek seeds also to this chutney! Looks sooo good! Love the color.
lovely chutney Kalai.
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Nice chutney ...should have tasted like the ones we get in hotels
Kalai lovely chutney..i like those perfect idlies silently sitting on the plate.
when u prepare this chutney next time..try adding few garlic pieces and cilantro(all fried).
thanks for sharing this recipe...am bookmarking it...beautiful colour
I make a very similar one too.. perfect with idlis. Looks great.
Perfect chutney for dosai and idli!!!Thanks for sharing
Gr8 colour and flavour! I too make the same way... Goes good with dosas,idlis and upmas
idli looks fluffy and nice with chutney.
nice chutney recipe kalai adding coriender seeds is new for me
Indo, love it so much, too!
Uma, I should try adding methi seeds next time. Thanks! :)
Pooja, thanks, dear! :)
EC, yup, it was delicious! :)
Lavi, great ideas! Will definitely try that out, too! :)
Saswati, thank you! :)
Laavanya, would love to try your version, too! :)
Deepa, thanks! :)
Anu, great minds think alike, huh? :)
Pravs, thank you! :)
Sagari, I hope you try it. The flavor by adding coriander seeds is really awesome! :)
I always love chutney recipes....'coz everyone adds in a different something to give the chutney a unique taste...I like your idea of adding dhania to the chutney.
nice colour
Lovely color of the chutney Kalai..
Next time i shall try this chutney for idli !! Thanks for sharing !!
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