Onion Tomato chutney is a great accompaniment to idlis, dosa, upma, and even appams. It is very common in all South Indian homes. I make this onion chutney for dosas and idlis once a week. I love this chutney even as a spread for a sandwich. Though I have used pearl onions, you can also use big onions to prepare this chutney.
Ingredients
Tomato – 2
Pearl onion – 15 to 20
Red chilli – 4
Tamarind – one gooseberry size
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Urad dal – 1tsp
Oil for seasoning
Salt for taste
Curry leaves – 1 leaflet
Steps
Peel the outer skin of the pearl onion and chop the tomato.
Heat a pan and add oil.
Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and urad dal.
Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the onion and fry it. Once the onion gets translucent, add red chilli, tamarind, and fry it.
After a minute, add chopped tomato.
Remove these fried mixes and cool down. After that, put this mix into a blender and make it into a smooth paste.
Now again heat a spoonful of oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry it. Add ground paste once the mustard starts spluttering.
Now the tasty chutney is ready.
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