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Tomato Cumin Chutney for Idli and Dosa

A spicy, flavour-packed South Indian chutney that pairs beautifully with idli or dosa.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tamilnadu cuisine
Keyword: side dish for dosa, side dish for idli
Servings: 3 people
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 1 tbsp split urad dal
  • 4 garlic cloves - chopped
  • 1/4 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 5-6 red chillies
  • 5 Kashmiri chillies
  • 3 tomatoes - sliced
  • Few mint leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For Tadka
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp urad dal
  • Pinch of cumin seeds
  • 3 red chillies - from fried mix
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Roast chana dal and urad dal in oil till golden
  • Add garlic, cumin, curry leaves, chillies and sauté
  • Add tomatoes, mint, salt and cook till soft
  • Cool and grind to coarse paste
  • Do tadka with mustard, cumin, chillies, curry leaves and pour over chutney
  • Serve with idli or dosa