Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney is known by different names around the world. although they may have different ingredients they are basically the same cooking methods. as in: chutney tomato, green tomato chutney, tomato chilli, tomato pickle, Indian tomato chutney, chutney relish, tomato chilli chutney, tomato onion chutney, tomatoe chutney.

Preparation Time : Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins

Doshic Effect : V↓P↓K↓

Ingredients:

• 1 good sized tomato, chopped fine
• ½ large onion, chopped fine
• 2 teaspoons safflower oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 pinch hing
• 3 curry leaves, fresh or dried
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ small green chili, chopped or 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 teaspoon sucanat or other sugar

Methods:

• Heat a frying pan on medium heat and add the oil, cumin and mustard seeds
• When the seeds pop, add the hing, curry leaves, cilantro, chilli and onions.
• Sauté until the onions are translucent.
• Put in the tomatoes and sugar, Stir gently to coat them well.
• Cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for a minutes and serve

Note:

Don’t make this in a copper pot or store in a metal container other than stainless steel. Because the acidic in the tomatoes will interact with the metal and ruin the chutney.

Benefits:

Pitta should use less hing, mustard seed and chilli. It is good for balancing all the major tridoshas.