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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dips » Sweet Tomato Chutney

    Published: Apr 18, 2021 | Last Updated On: Apr 19, 2021 by Neha Mathur

    Sweet Tomato Chutney

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    Make this sweet, spicy, and tangy-sweet tomato chutney using pantry staples in under 20 minutes. This Indian accompaniment pairs well with any Indian meal.

    If you love to serve chutney along with your meals just like I do, here are some more chutney recipes for you – Tomato Chutney, Rajasthani Garlic Chutney, Guava Chutney, Amla Chutney, and Green Chutney.

    Sweet tomato chutney served in a bowl.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Sweet Tomato Chutney?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You might also like
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    About This Recipe

    An interesting variation of Indian accompaniments, sweet tomato chutney or tamatar ki meethi chutney is a sweet-spicy chutney that has a wonderful mix of tomatoes, jaggery, spices et al. The recipe to make this chutney uses simple ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes.

    Although this chutney is sweet with the addition of jaggery, a little bit of salt is added to balance the flavors. It is a perfectly sweet addition to your everyday meals, as this chutney will make your simplest of simple meals interesting.

    This Sweet Tomato Chutney is,

    • Yummy
    • Vegan
    • Addictive
    • A delicious everyday accompaniment
    • Quick & Easy

    Ingredients

    Sweet tomato chutney ingredients.

    Along with tomatoes, this chutney uses basic ingredients such as jaggery, oil, asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds, green chilies, ginger, salt, and red chili powder. 

    Choose bright red ripest tomatoes to make this chutney. Do not opt for the green ones, as this chutney turns out great only when prepared with ripe red tomatoes. You can use canned tomatoes too.

    Some people make this chutney with sugar but I prefer the taste of jaggery. Jaggery is also a healthy alternative to sugar and adds a unique taste in the chutney which sugar won’t do.

    Green chilies and red chili powder add that hint of spiciness along with sweet and salty flavors. You can adjust the amount as per your taste and liking.

    You can use any vegetable oil to make this chutney.

    Cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, and mustard seeds adds an additional flavor that makes this chutney even more delicious.

    How to make Sweet Tomato Chutney?

    Wash 1 pound (500 grams) of tomatoes and wipe them with a kitchen towel. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and keep them aside.

    Chopped tomatoes.

    Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan.

    Vegetable oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add ¼ teaspoon asafoetida, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon onion seeds, ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, and 2 teaspoon chopped green chili and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.

    Asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds and chopped green chili added to the pan.

    Add 1 teaspoon grated ginger, chopped tomatoes, salt to taste, and 1 teaspoon red chili powder to the pan and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Keep stirring at regular intervals.

    Grated ginger, chopped tomatoes, salt and red chili powder added to the pan.

    Add 3 oz (85 g) crumbled jaggery and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chutney thickens and become dark in colour.

    Jaggery added to the pan.

    Remove the pan from heat and let the chutney cool down completely. Transfer it in a glass jar and refrigerate for up to a week.

    Ready sweet tomato chutney.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make Bengali style sweet tamatar chutney?

    To make Bengali sweet and sour tomato chutney, heat mustard oil in a pan. Add panch phoran and ginger, and fry for a few seconds. Add chopped tomatoes, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Now add salt, sugar, and water and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    How to make it with dates?

    You can add ½ cup chopped seedless dates along with tomato and reduce the amount of jaggery a bit. This variation of tomato chutney tastes delicious too.

    Serving Suggestions

    Sweet tomato chutney for my kid is a desi version of ketchup, ha! He lovingly eats it with sandwiches or potato cheese balls as well.

    While I like to savor it with parathas or any other stuffed flatbread made for breakfast or lunch. It also tastes great with moong dal chilla, a popular North Indian breakfast recipe. 

    Serve this chutney on the side with your everyday meals. I especially love a simple meal of dal tadka, phulka, and roasted papad.

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store this chutney in the refrigerator for about a week in an airtight container. Close the lid tightly after every use. Also use a clean and dry spoon, every time you take out the chutney from the container.

    You might also like

    • Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce (Pesto Rosso)
    • Instant Pot Tomato Soup
    • Tomato Shorba
    • Indian Tomato Chicken Curry (Tamatar Murgh)

    Recipe Card

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    Make this sweet, spicy, and tangy-sweet tomato chutney using pantry staples in under 20 minutes. This Indian accompaniment pairs well with any Indian meal.

    Sweet Tomato Chutney Recipe

    Make this sweet, spicy, and tangy-sweet tomato chutney using pantry staples in under 20 minutes. This Indian accompaniment pairs well with any Indian meal.
    4 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 pound ripe tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon onion seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 2 teaspoons chopped green chili
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 3 ounces jaggery (crumbled)
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    Instructions

    • Wash 1 pound (500 grams) of tomatoes and wipe them with a kitchen towel. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and keep them aside.
    • Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan.
    • Once the oil is hot, add ¼ teaspoon asafoetida, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon onion seeds, ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, and 2 teaspoon chopped green chili and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
    • Add 1 teaspoon grated ginger, chopped tomatoes, salt to taste, and 1 teaspoon red chili powder to the pan and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
    • Add 3 oz (85 g) crumbled jaggery and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chutney thickens and becomes dark in color.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let the chutney cool down completely. Transfer it in a glass jar and refrigerate for up to a week.

    Notes

    Some people make this chutney with sugar but I prefer the taste of jaggery. Jaggery is also a healthy alternative to sugar and adds a unique taste in the chutney which sugar won’t do.
    Adjust the amount of red chili and green chili as per your taste.
    You can add ½ cup chopped seedless dates along with tomato and reduce the amount of jaggery a bit. This variation of tomato chutney tastes delicious too.
    To make Bengali sweet and sour tomato chutney, heat mustard oil in a pan. Add panch phoran and ginger, and fry for a few seconds. Add chopped tomatoes, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Now add salt, sugar, and water and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 123mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Suruchi

      October 31, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it .. its awesome!!

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      • Neha Mathur

        December 07, 2020 at 3:45 pm

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