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Onion and Tomato Chutney

If you are one of those, who is bored of the regular coconut chutney day-in-day-out, then this chutney will be a life saver. It is a good mix of onion, tomato and coconut sauteed with spices and ground to perfection. This goes very well with Idli, Dosa and also as a side to Curd Rice. I have seen people mix this chutney directly with plain rice and have them(something like a pachadi), so it kinda works that way too!!
Onion and Tomato Chutney
Ingredients:
1)Onion - 1(chopped)
2)Tomato - 2(chopped)
3)Green Chillies - 3(slit)
4)Grated Coconut - 4 tsp
5)Garlic - 3 pods(crushed)
6)Oil - 1 tsp
7)Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
8)Whole Red Chilli - 1
9)Urad Dal - 1 tsp
10)Asafetida - a pinch
11)Turmeric Powder - a pinch
12)Salt - to taste
13)Coriander leaves - 5 sprigs

Preparation:
1)Heat oil in a pan and add asafetida, cumin seeds, whole red chilli and urad dal. Let it splutter.
2)Add garlic and slit green chilli, saute for couple of seconds.
3)Add onion and salt, saute until they turn translucent.
4)Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and saute for 4 minutes.
5)Add coriander leaves and saute for couple of seconds.
6)Add grated coconut and saute for couple of seconds.
7)Switch off the stove and let the content cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
8)Grind the entire content in a mixer, until you get the mushy consistency.

Comments

  1. Sona - quick picks/pick quicksJune 1, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    great side ! i love such chutney's. Hey, Pavithra..my techi-guru..need help again. Do visit quick picks and i have written there abt my new facebook page. But the problem is, i have created this page using my same email account - i mean, i have my normal home page as Sona Santhosh, and this other one now as note'y pic's. I try to add in the "like the fb page" box on my blogs..but it goes to my personal Sona Santhosh homepage, and not note'y pic's page. Any help ??

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    1. Kitchen QueenJune 1, 2013 at 5:54 AM

      i have the same problem. let me know too pl.

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    2. Pavithra RJune 1, 2013 at 8:24 PM

      If you are trying to add a FB window in your blog then here are the instructions:

      things-guide.blogspot.in/2012/07/how-to-add-facebook-like-box-into.html#.UanyqECot5I

      Sona/Linsy - But if you are trying to link the appropriate FB page to your Blogger then this is the link you can follow:

      ultimatebloggertricks.com/2012/03/add-facebook-page-into-blogger-blog.html

      Hope this helps!
      Either ways I'm not in FB, so this is how much I can visualize the issue that you are facing.

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  2. Kitchen QueenJune 1, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    i get bored so i am always looking for diff. recipes for chutney and this wll go on my to do list. delicious.

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  3. Navaneetham KrishnanJune 1, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I am that person who will mix such lovely chutney into rice and yum. Its been like that all the time because I love chutneys very much, in fact your version with onion and tomato is pretty easy to make and with a lovely taste.

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    1. Pavithra RJune 1, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      I exactly know Nava that you will be easy on the rice and chutney without any side or additions :-)
      You must try this, it tastes very good.

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  4. Nilu AJune 1, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Yummy yum.. Chutney looks so good and delicious.. Awesome pic of this tempting chutney.. Would love to have it with crispy dosa's Pavithra :-)

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  5. PreetyJune 1, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    In my family my dad is a huge chutney fan...he love to have all diff kind of chutneys with his meal..i am sure he will love your version also...

    Ongoing Giveaway :- http://preetyskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-first-giveaway.html

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  6. Mirch masalaJune 2, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Looks so tempting!!!

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  7. DhanishJune 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Pavithra, I missed the beautiful posts and you have changed the layout too. Looks fantastic and colorful.
    I love this onion and tomato chutney with Dosa's. Love the click too.

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  8. Sugar et alJune 3, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Nothing like a tangy spicy chutney to jazz up a meal. The combination of ingredients is fantasic. And I love the little green sticking out of the chutney. Also, appears that you are a much sought after techie genius:-) Well done! Maybe you should do a post on tips & advice on some basic widgets etc for all.

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    1. Pavithra RJune 3, 2013 at 7:03 AM

      Thanks Sonali!! The chutney kinda looked plain, hence stuck a curry leaf onto it, HaHa!!
      I'm not a techie genius, just happened to be a techie, that is all!!

      Ohh that is a good idea, will do a post on basic widget of Blogger some day!! But if you are interested in furthering your blog, then you can jump in on the social media bandwagon and start using Google plus!! Here is a post of mine that would give a glimpse of G+.

      http://secondattemptinblogging.blogspot.in/2013/05/importance-of-1-and-some-updates-on-new.html

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