Tomato Chutney without Coconut

Tomato Chutney:This Tomato chutney is prepared without using coconut. Chana dal replaces the coconut in this recipe. I learnt this from my mother in law. She dont add onions and it is a travel friendly recipe.In case if u want to take it during long travel skip onions and prepare the chutney....

Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Serves - 4
Ingredients:

• 1 medium size onion
• 3 tomatoes
• 5 red chilies
• 4 tsp chana dal
• 3 - 4 garlic clove
• Tamarind - 2 inch piece
• Salt as needed
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp mustard
• hing - 1 pinch
• 1 sprig curry leaves

Method:

• Add oil to the pan, roast Chana Dal in low flame ,add red chillies and fry.
• Add onions,Garlic and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame.
• Add chopped tomatoes,Tamarind and salt. Fry till the tomatoes turn mushy and soft.

• Allow it to cool and grind it ,no need to add water.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in the pan add mustard,hing and curry leaves.
• Mix this with the ground chutney.

Serve with idli, dosa ,Paniyaram.Roti etc

Goes well with Curd rice too.....