Viral Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for sautéing)
• 500 g Tomatoes (fresh, ripe, washed and quartered)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (peeled and minced)
• 3 Whole Red Chilies (adjust to heat preference, keep seeds for extra spice)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed from 1 lemon)
• ¼ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (packed, washed and roughly chopped)
• ½ Onion (optional) (small onion, peeled and quartered; adds sweetness)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Let it warm for about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Add Main Ingredients

   Add the quartered tomatoes, minced garlic, whole red chilies, salt, and black pepper to the hot oil. Stir briefly to coat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Cook Covered

   Cover the saucepan with the lid and let the mixture cook for 8‑10 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and the skins start to separate.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Blend the Chutney

   Transfer the cooked tomatoes, garlic, and chilies to a blender. Add lemon juice, fresh coriander leaves, and the optional onion. Blend until smooth or to your desired texture.

   Time: PT3M

5. Finish and Serve

   Taste the chutney and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at room temperature or chilled.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

50

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

2 g