Easy and flavorful Sweet and spicy tomato chutney for paratha
Juicy red tomatoes Cook tomatoes Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures Tomato chutney Video recipe
Always use juicy red tomatoes
For the best taste and flavor of Bengali tomato chutney, choose ripe red tomatoes. Avoid sour tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes make the best Indian tomato relish avoid canned tomatoes
How long should I cook tomatoes?
always cook tomatoes in low- medium flame for 10-12 minutes till the raw smell goes off and tomatoes turn mushy. If tomatoes are not cooked well, chutney might taste raw
can I add onion and garlic?
there are many versions of sweet tomato chutney this particular version is inspired by my Bengali friend’s recipe. I prefer sweet tomato dip without onion and garlic.
why Kashmiri chilli powder in the chutney?
it gives mild spiciness to the dish and also gives amazing color so I prefer using it. If you are going to use regular chilli powder, adjust according to your taste.
will the chutney be spicy?
Though it is Sweet n Spicy chutney, my recipe tastes more like a sweet chutney with a hint of spice. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
why jaggery for tomato sweet chutney?
traditionally sugar is used but to make it a bit healthy I have used jaggery. Adjust the jaggery according to the sweetness also sourness of tomatoes. You can also use brown sugar, coconut sugar, or any other sweetener of your choice.
Should I add water to the thakkali pachadi?
I didnt water. You can add water and cook thakkali inipu pachadi according to your preference.
shelf life of chutney
stays good for a week in the fridge.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon ginger small piece cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 ripe red tomatoes required salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder pinch of fenugreek powder 3 tablespoon Jaggery
How to make Sweet & spicy tomato chutney with step-by-step pictures
Firstly add oil to a wide pan and heat
Add cinnamon, and cumin seeds and mix well
furthermore add ginger and mix well
Add tomatoes and mix well
cook tomatoes for 10-12 minutes, till raw smell, goes off
mash and cook to your desired texture
furthermore, add cumin powder, salt, and chilli powder
Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes till the raw smell goes off
Add jaggery and fenugreek powder; mix well cook for 4-5 minutes till it thickens and slightly changes color
