Famous Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Tomatoes (ripe, washed; cut in half)
• 2 cloves Garlic (peeled)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (neutral oil; can use canola or sunflower)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 pieces Green Chilies (finely chopped; adjust to heat preference)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder (adjust for spiciness)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil

   Place the saucepan on medium flame and add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil. Let it warm for about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT1M

2. Add Tomatoes and Garlic

   Add the halved tomatoes (skin side up) and the 2 garlic cloves to the hot oil.

   Time: PT2M

3. Cook Until Soft

   Cover the saucepan and let the tomatoes soften for 3–4 minutes, or until the skins easily separate from the flesh.

   Time: PT4M

4. Peel Tomato Skin

   Remove the pan from heat, allow it to cool for a minute, then peel off the tomato skins and discard them.

   Time: PT1M

5. Blend the Chutney

   Transfer the softened tomatoes, garlic, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander, salt and red chili powder into a mortar (or blender) and crush/puree to a smooth or slightly chunky consistency.

   Time: PT2M

6. Quick Cook the Mixture

   Return the blended mixture to the saucepan, heat on medium for 1 minute while stirring continuously.

   Time: PT1M

7. Finish with Lemon

   Turn off the flame and stir in 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice.

   Time: PT0.5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

45

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

1 g