Andhra Style Tomato Pachadi + Video

Tomato Pachadi is a delicious Andhra style tomato chutney recipe. It goes well with South Indian snacks like idli, uttapam, dosa and even appams. So, here’s how to make this Andhra tomato pickle recipe step by step + video.

Whenever I make Idli, Dosa or any South Indian snack for that matter, I feel that they deserve to be served with an accompaniment. Because otherwise, the meal just doesn’t seem complete or satiating. Hence, I always make a pickle/ chutney like this Tomato Chutney Andhra Style or Tomato Nilava Pachadi. Because it brings so much texture and flavour to your plate!

Just like most of the Indian food sides, this chutney is tangy, spicy, and just phenomenal. We make it using cooked tomatoes, dried red chilli, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves. Most importantly, tamarind paste is added to it.

Trust me, it just elevates the taste of this Pachadi! Many people even like to add garlic, ginger, onions to it. However, I just like to add tomatoes, spices and keep it simple.

You can also give this pachadi a tempering of mustard seeds and curry seeds if you wish to.

In case you wish to make it spicier than you can add more red chillies. Also, if the tomatoes that you use are slightly sour then you can use a slightly lesser amount of tamarind. Because Tomato Pachadi shouldn’t turn out too sour. We need it to be balanced, guys!

I used homegrown tomatoes for this recipe. Trust me, the freshest produce, at the end of the day, gives you the most authentic Tomato Pachadi ever! Fret not, if you do not have a home garden. But, just be a little choosy while picking up the tomatoes. That’s it.

Tomato Pachadi tastes too good with Medu Vada, Idli, Dosa, Bondas and even fritters. I really wish that you try this simple recipe soon. I have shared it already. Have a look!

Other interesting variations of this recipe to try:

Pineapple Pachadi | Sorakaya Pachadi | Avakaya Pachadi | Vendakka Pachadi | Beetroot Pachadi

How to make Tomato Pachadi Step by Step

Heat oil in a pan.

Once the oil is hot, add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and fry until they turn slightly brown.

Add curry leaves and dry red chillies and fry for 30-34 seconds.

Add hing and tomato.

Cover and cook until tomatoes are well cooked and mushy.

Add turmeric powder and tamarind paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down. Add the mixture in a  blender along with coriander and salt and blend to make coarse chutney.

Transfer the chutney in a glass container and refrigerate for upto 4 days.

Tomato Pachadi Video Recipe

Tomato Pachadi Recipe

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Tomato Pachadi

Tomato Pachadi is a delicious Andhra style tomato chutney recipe. It goes well with South Indian snacks like idli, uttapam, dosa and even appams. So, here's how to make this andhra tomato pickle recipe step by step.

Course Accompaniment

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 652 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Chana Dal
• 1 tbsp Urad Dal
• 15-20 Curry Leaves
• 8-10 Dry Red Chillies
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 250 g Tomatoes Chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and fry until they turn slightly brown.

3. Add curry leaves and dry red chillies and fry for 30-34 seconds.

4. Add hing and tomato.

5. Cover and cook until tomatoes are well cooked and mushy.

6. Add turmeric powder and tamarind paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

7. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down.

8. Add the mixture in a blender along with coriander and salt and blend to make coarse chutney.

9. Transfer the chutney in a glass container and refrigerate for upto 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Pachadi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 Calories from Fat 387

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43g 66%

Saturated Fat 33g 165%

Sodium 48mg 2%

Potassium 1866mg 53%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 15g 60%

Sugars 26g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 122.6%

Vitamin C 1032.2%

Calcium 13.8%

Iron 40.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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