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Chutneys for Dosa and Idly (without coconut)

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in Breakfast | Posted on 29-07-2010

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I have few recipes for chutneys that you can prepare without using coconut.
Tomato Chutney
I got this recipe from mom-in-law which is easy and goes well with Idly/Dosa.
Ingredients:
Tomatoes : 3 (chopped)
Onion : 1/2 ( chopped)
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Mustard seeds : 1 spoon
Urad dal : 1/2 spoon
Oil
Tomato chutney powder :
Mustard seeds – 2tsp
Fenugreek Seeds (Methi) – 1 tsp
Hing – 1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chillies – 7-8
Dry roast all the above and make a fine powder.You can store this powder and use it every time when you make Tomato chutney.


Falls

Heat oil in a pan.Add turmeric power,mustard.When mustards start to splutter add curry leaves,onions.Fry onions till it turns brown.Add chopped tomatoes,fry for 2 minutes and tomato chutney powder.Add salt and let it boil to become a good gravy.It goes well with idly and dosa.

Tomato ,Onion and Pudina Chutney
Tomatoes : 3 (chopped)
Onion : 1/2 ( chopped)
Pudina/Mint leaves : 1/2 cup
Red Chillies – 2-3
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Mustard seeds : 1 spoon
Urad dal : 1/2 spoon
Oil

For seasoning:
Oil
Mustard
Curry leaves


Falls


Falls

Heat oil in a pan.Add turmeric power,mustard,red chillies.When mustards start to splutter add onions.Fry for a minute.Add tomatoes and Pudina/Mint leaves.Fry for 2 minutes.Add salt.
Grind all in to a fine paste using mixer.Saute it using mustard and curry leaves.

Tomato – Brinjol Chutney
Tomatoes : 3 (chopped)
Brinjols : small 3 (chopped)
Onion : 1/2 ( chopped)
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Mustard seeds : 1 spoon
Urad dal : 1/2 spoon
Oil

For seasoning:
Oil
Mustard Seeds
Curry leaves


Falls

Heat oil in a pan.Add turmeric power,mustard,red chillies.When mustards start to splutter add onions and brinjols.Fry till the brinjols become soft.Add tomatoes.Fry for 2 minutes.Add salt and little water.Boil it for 10-15 minutes till it becomes soft.Grind all in to a paste using mixer.The paste should not be too fine so grind it for one round in mixer.Saute it using mustard and curry leaves.


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Tips: Tomatoes should be juicy and tangy for better taste.