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31 October, 2014

Green tomato dip (chutney)

Comments : 18 Posted in : condiments, side dish on by : apsara

 

One more green tomato recipe as I try to clear my kitchen counter and use up all the green tomatoes from the garden…a creamy and delicious chutney to go with dosa or even your favorite tortilla chips.

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Taking this to our party, Fiesta Friday #40 over at Angie’s blog. Thank you, Jhuls and Margy for co-hosting!

Also linking this to the Plant-Based Potluck Party  going on at Deborah’s Urbannaturale.

Green tomato chutney

  • Servings: 10
  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

green tomatoes- 3-4 medium

spicy green chilly- 1-2 (depending on tolerance)

onion- 1/4 of one medium size

chana dal (split yellow lentil)- 1  1/2 tbsp.

urad dal (split black gram)- 1  1/2 tbsp.

asafoetida powder- 1/2 tsp.

tamarind paste- 1/2 tsp.

salt- to taste

canola oil- 1 tbsp.

Method:

* Chop tomatoes and onion.

* Heat oil in a pan and add chana dal and urad dal. Roast till they turn light brown. Add asafoetida powder, green chillies and chopped onion. Saute till onions turn translucent.

* Add tomatoes, salt, tamarind paste and cook till tomatoes are tender.

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* Allow to cool and process in a blender till creamy.

* Serve warm with dosa or other savory dishes.

Note:

If you feel that the green chillies did not add enough spice, some chili flakes can be added just before blending into a paste.

18s COMMENTS

18 thoughts on : Green tomato dip (chutney)

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:50 am

      yes, Chitra. 🙂

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:51 am

      that’s a great idea for this Indian-origin dip. 😉

  • October 31, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    In India, we can never run out new Chutneys to try, no? I quite like the look of this green tomato chutney.

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:52 am

      absolutely! Indian spices can make many things tasty and zesty.

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    • November 5, 2014 at 8:53 am

      thanks, Naina. 🙂

  • November 1, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Hmm, this also sounds good with tortilla chips. 😀 Thanks for bringing this at the FF table. 🙂 Happy weekend.

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:53 am

      It does go well with tortilla chips too. thank you for hosting, Jhuls! 🙂

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Happy FF to you too, SImi.

  • November 4, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    yes, I was wondering what to do with the last few green tomatoes from the garden. Green chutney is its destination!

    • November 5, 2014 at 8:55 am

      I bet that’s the best choice! 🙂

  • November 5, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Just the spicy dip I need for so many occasions.Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and delectable Green Tomato Dip (Chutney) recipe at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Blog Hop! I appreciate it!

    • November 8, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      thanks for the opportunity, Deborah!

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