Onion Tomato Chutney

Tired of eating the same coconut chutney with idli and dosa? Then this onion tomato chutney is perfect for you. This is very easy to make and keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Here is how to make this chutney recipe for dosa idli.

If you want to try more South Indian Chutneys, here are some more recipes – Green Coconut Chutney, Red Coconut Chutney, and Andhra Style Peanut Chutney. 

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About This Recipe

This Tomato Onion Chutney belongs to the Andhra region of South India and is one of my favorites after Coconut chutney to serve along with the breakfast dishes.

The key ingredients used in this chutney are onion and tomatoes. They are further flavored with some more ingredients along with tamarind paste and fresh coconut. While coconut adds a South Indian touch to this chutney, tamarind gives it that slightly tangy taste, making it even better.

To enhance the flavor, even more, it is tempered with curry leaves, urad dal, and hing. Tempering is optional, but I would recommend it as it just takes the taste to another level.

So, if you are looking for a different South Indian chutney for your breakfast recipes such as Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, Paniyaram or even Upma, you should give this one a try.

This Tomato Onion Chutney is,

• Easy to make
• Vegan
• Quick
• A great accompaniment to Dosa & Idli
• Tasty
• A delicious alternative to coconut chutney

Ingredients

For Chutney:

This chutney requires basic ingredients which are easily available at home all the time. I have used onion, fresh tomatoes, dry red chilies, fresh coriander, and tamarind paste to make this chutney.

Adding coconut is optional. You can add it to a different taste.  I have used Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli to make this chutney. It gives a nice color to it, keeping the heat to low.

Also, tamarind adds a nice tangy taste, that makes all the difference. So do not skip on this one.

For Tempering:

I like to temper my chutney with urad dal, hing, and curry leaves. You can skip to temper the chutney as well. This idli dosa chutney recipe anyways tastes delicious.

Step By Step Recipe

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan.

Once the oil is hot, add onion and tomato. Saute for 5-6 minutes.

Add fresh coriander, tamarind and dry red chillies and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.

Add the mixture in a grinder along with hing and salt and grind to make a smooth chutney. 

Add little water if required.

Heat oil for tempering in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry until dal turns golden brown.

Pour the tempering over the chutney. Serve with idli or dosa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Suggestions

This chutney pairs very well with anything Indian. Serve it as a side dish for Idli, Dosa, Neer Dosa, Chapati, Uttapam, Vada, Paniyaram, Pesarattu, Upma, Pongal etc.

You can also have it with Dal/Sambar Rice or even Plain Ghee Rice. 

Storage Suggestions

This chutney stays good in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 days in an airtight container. If you skip adding coconut, it can stay up to a week. 

Variations

With Pudina – You can add some fresh mint leaves in this chutney to make Pudina Onion Tomato Chutney.

With Curry Leaves – Add some curry to make a nice variation.

Kerala Style – Cook the chutney is coconut oil instead of regular oil to make it in Kerala style.

With Peanuts – Make this chutney with peanuts for a variation. Roast the peanuts in little oil before adding in the chutney.

With Chana Dal – Just like peanuts, you can roast some Chana Dal and add in with other ingredients while grinding the chutney.

With Coriander – You can add some coriander in this chutney.

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