Easy Tomato Chutney
This Easy Tomato Chutney is a flavorful South Indian side dish made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, chillies, and aromatic spices. Quick to prepare in 25 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve with rice, flatbreads, samosas, or even avocado toast. Tangy, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy, this chutney adds a burst of flavor to any meal. Perfect for busy cooks who want a simple, delicious, and wholesome accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 3 fresh green chillies
- 1 spig curry leaves
- 1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp mixed kashmiri chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger and garlic paste (optional)
- 6 large jam tomatoes
- 1/3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop the onions, chillies, tomatoes and garlic. Set everything aside.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium-low heat.
- Sauté fenugreek seeds until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Ensure not to burn the seeds.
- Add onions, curry leaves, chillies and minced garlic. Stir well and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add fresh garlic and ginger paste and chilli powder and stir well. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Close the pot lid. Cook on medium-low heat until tomatoes melt.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, flatbread, samosas or anything of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Fenugreek Seeds: Fenugreek seeds can easily burn if the pan is too hot or if sautéed in hot oil for too long. Therefore, keep heat medium-low and keep an eye on them until you add in the next ingredient.
- Chillies and chilli powder: Adjust based on your preferred spice level.
- Tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes (jam tomatoes are ideal) for best flavor.
- Consistency: Simmer longer for thicker chutney or add a splash of
- Taste Check: Always taste before adding extra salt or spices to ensure balanced flavor.