Quick & Easy Indian Tomato Chutney Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Indian Tomato Chutney Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 medium Tomatoes (Chopped); 1 medium Onion (Chopped); 2 units Green chilies (Chopped (adjust to taste)); 3-4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 inch piece Ginger (Grated or minced); 2 tablespoons Cooking oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Red chili powder (Or to taste); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (Chopped, for garnish)

Learn how to make delicious Indian tomato chutney at home with this simple and quick recipe. Perfect as a side dish, condiment, or spread, this chutney brings a burst of flavor to any meal. Follow along for an authentic taste experience!

#Chutney

#Tomato

#Indian Recipe

#Condiment

#Side Dish

#Vegetarian

#Easy Recipe

#Spicy

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Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

22m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

No spoken language

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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Instructions

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Prepare the vegetables by chopping tomatoes, onion, green chilies, garlic, and ginger.
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Prepare the vegetables by chopping tomatoes, onion, green chilies, garlic, and ginger.
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Chop vegetables evenly for consistent cooking. Wear gloves when handling chilies.
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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Don't burn the seeds; they should just start to pop.

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Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown and translucent.
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Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown and translucent.
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Sautéing the onion well adds a sweet base flavor to the chutney.
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Next, add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
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Next, add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
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Avoid overcooking garlic and ginger to prevent a bitter taste.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Mix everything well.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Mix everything well.
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Ensure all spices are evenly distributed for balanced flavor.

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Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Mash the mixture gently with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
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Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Mash the mixture gently with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
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Mashing creates a smoother consistency for the chutney.
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Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves before serving. Serve hot or cold with your favorite Indian dishes, bread, or snacks.
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Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves before serving. Serve hot or cold with your favorite Indian dishes, bread, or snacks.
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The chutney tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.