Tomato Chutney
The sweetness and spice of tomatoes are condensed! All-purpose Indian ketchup for anything
Description
An umami-packed paste stir-fry-simmering ripe tomatoes with garlic, ginger, curry leaves, and spices like mustard seeds until moisture evaporates.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Red chilies
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, fragrantly fry mustard seeds, Urad Dal (a few lentils), curry leaves, dried red chilies (Tempering).
- Add minced garlic, ginger, onions, fry until wilted; add finely chopped ripe tomatoes, turmeric, salt.
- Slow-simmer on low until tomatoes completely crumble into a paste and oil separates to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savoriness of mustard seeds and curry leaves
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Ketchup (easy sub but inferior in spice feel)
Pairing
Plain Paratha、Samosa
Trivia
[Trend] Popular as a household staple due to its shelf life. Condensed with tomato umami (glutamic acid), it highly excels as a 'flavor-changing item' when curry tastes lacking.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Spread generously like jam on simply toasted bread or chapati, enjoying it as a spicy breakfast accent!
Allergen
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