Thakkali (Tomato) chutney is one of my favorite chutney of all.This is my mom’s way of making thakkali chutney. Goes well with idly and dosai.

Ingredients:

• 2 nos – Tomato (bigger size, chopped roughly)
• 1 no – Onion (medium size)
• 2 or 3 nos – Dry red chilies (as needed)
• 1/4 inch – Ginger
• 2 clove – Garlic
• 1 pinch – Tamarind
• 2 or 3 tbsp – Coconut grated
• 1 tbsp – Sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Split black gram
• 1 pinch – Asafoetida
• 4 or 5 nos – Curry leaves

Preparation method:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, add dry red chili, onion, tomato, ginger and garlic fry for few minutes or until it is 3/4 done. No need to cook it completely. Allow them to cool.
2. Grind this mixture along with tamarind, coconut and required salt to a smooth paste.
3. Finally season it with sesame oil, mustard seeds, split black gram, asafoetida and curry leaves. Serve hot with idly and dosai.