Green Pepper and Tomato Chutney
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Tomatoes, chopped- 4
  • Green pepper, diced- 1
  • Small onion, chopped- 10
  • Garlic, chopped- 2 cloves
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Chili powder- ¾ tsp or more according to your needs
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Tamarind, fresh- 2 inch slice soaked in ¼ cup water
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
For tempering
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red whole chili- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Instructions
  1. Place a wide non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil.
  2. Add the tomatoes, green pepper, small onions, cumin seeds, garlic, chili powder, salt and saute until the tomatoes are mashed up.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat, let cool down for a few minutes.
  4. Grind the mixture along with ½ cup water to a smooth paste and Keep aside.
  5. Soak fresh tamarind in ¼ cup warm water for 5 minutes. Squeeze the tamarind in water, strain the juice and discard the fiber.
  6. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil.
  7. To the hot oil add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
  8. Add dried red whole chilies and curry leaves.
  9. Pour the ground green pepper and tomato mixture, add the tamarind extract.
  10. Add ¼ cup more water to thin down the chutney, combine well.
  11. Cook and let the chutney come to a slight boil.
  12. Taste and add more salt if required.
  13. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  14. Transfer to a bowl, serve warm with dosa, idli , appam or rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/green-pepper-and-tomato-chutney/