Thakkali Ullundhu Chutney (Tomato & Black Gram Chutney
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: chutney
Ingredients
- 1. 1/4 cup Ullutham paruppu/black gram
- 2. 1 cup sliced onions
- 3. 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 4. 12 red chillies
- 5. small piece tamarind (gooseberry size )
- 6. 1 teaspoon mustard
- 7. salt to taste
- 8. asafoetida a pinch
- 9. few curry leaves
- 10. 3 tablespoon oil
Directions
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Heat a teaspoon of oil in a kadai/pan and add ½ teaspoon mustard, when they splutter add asafoetida and curry leaves and transfer to a bowl.
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Heat up the remaining oil in the same kadai and add remaining ½ teaspoon mustard . When it splutters add the ullutham paruppu and sauté until nice brown color.
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Now add the onions and sauté until soft. Then add red chillies and sauté for few seconds.
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To this add the tomatoes and tamarind and sauté until they get soft and forms like a gravy.
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Grind in a mixer when cool to a chutney consistency as shown.
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Serve with Idli or Dosai. stays well in the refrigerator for two days.
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TIPS: You could use a tablespoon of grated coconut while sautéing.