Tomato Chutney - With Mint and Coriander leaves

This is an easy to prepare chutney with tomatoes. It is a no onion no garlic recipe and is made more healthy by adding mint and coriander leaves. It goes well with idli, dosa and all tiffin varieties.

Tomato Chutney - With Mint and Coriander leaves Recipe

Serves  :  3 - 4 people

Ingredients

• Tomato  -  2 big sized
• Red chillies(long variety)  -  3
• Coriander leaves  -  a handful
• Mint leaves  -  1/2 a handful
• Channa dal  -  1 tbsp
• Salt  -  as required
• Asafoetida -  a generous pinch
• Gingelly Oil  -  1.5 tbsp + 1 tsp for tempering
• Mustard  -  1/2 tsp

Method

1. Cut the tomato into smaller pieces. The smaller they are cut, it will be ground easily.
2. In a pan, add 1.5 tbsp of oil and once heated, reduce the flame and add channa dal, red chillies and asafoetida.
3. Once dal turns golden brown, add the tomato pieces. Once tomatoes are half cooked, add coriander and mint leaves
4. Saute well till the mixture turns mushy and switch off the stove.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and grind by adding required salt. Add water only if required.
6. In the same pan, add 1 tsp of oil and temper with mustard and add it to the chutney.
7. Serve with idli, dosa or other tiffin items.
8. This can be stored in refrigerator for a day. 

Notes

• Do not add coriander and mint leaves more than the quantity mentioned. Else the taste and color of the chutney will completely change.
• You can even add either coriander or mint leaves only. But do not add more of mint leaves as it will change the taste of the chutney.