This recipe for Tandoori Tomato Chutney is a viral sensation, combining roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a blend of spices for a smoky and flavorful chutney. The roasting process adds depth to the flavors, and the tempering with sesame oil and aromatic spices takes it to the next level. Perfect...

Viral Tandoori Tomato Chutney recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 small bowl of chutney)

For roasting

  • tomatoes
    tomatoes
    4
  • onion
    onion
    1
  • whole garlic
    whole garlic
    1
  • kashmiri dry red chilli
    kashmiri dry red chilli
    4

For grinding

  • coriander seeds
    coriander seeds
    1tbsp
  • bengal gram
    bengal gram
    2tbsp
  • asafoetida
    asafoetida
    1in
  • water
    water
    1/4cup

For tempering

  • sesame oil
    sesame oil
    2tbsp
  • mustard seeds
    mustard seeds
    1tsp
  • dry chilli
    dry chilli
    2
  • fenugreek seeds
    fenugreek seeds
    1/4tsp
  • urad dal
    urad dal
    1/2tsp
  • green chillies
    green chillies
    5
  • asafoetida
    asafoetida
    1pinch
  • Few curry leaves
    Few curry leaves

How to make Viral Tandoori Tomato Chutney

Roasting ingredients

  1. Step 1

    Roast the tomatoes, onion, and whole garlic until the surface turns slightly black over an open flame on wire gaze. .This will take around 5-7 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Roast the tomatoes, onion, and whole garlic until the surface turns slightly black over an open flame on wire gaze
  2. Step 2

    Dry roast the Kashmiri red chillies separately on open flame over wire gaze for a minute. Let all roasted ingredients cool down and remove the blackened peels.

    Step 1.1: Dry roast the Kashmiri red chillies separately on open flame over wire gaze for a minute
    Step 1.2: Dry roast the Kashmiri red chillies separately on open flame over wire gaze for a minute
    Step 1.3: Dry roast the Kashmiri red chillies separately on open flame over wire gaze for a minute

Grinding ingredients

  1. Step 1

    Transfer the roasted ingredients into a mixie jar. Add coriander seeds, Bengal gram, asafoetida, and water.

    Step 2.1: Transfer the roasted ingredients into a mixie jar
    Step 2.2: Transfer the roasted ingredients into a mixie jar
  2. Step 2

    Grind into a fine paste. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle for grinding.

    Step 2.1: Grind into a fine paste

Tempering

  1. Step 1

    Heat a pan and add sesame oil. Add mustard seeds, dry chillies, fenugreek seeds, urad dal, green chillies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.

    Step 3.1: Heat a pan and add sesame oil
  2. Step 2

    Combine the tempering with the ground paste ,add a small piece of jaggery and mix well.

    Step 3.1: Combine the tempering with the ground paste ,add a small piece of jaggery and mix well
  3. Step 3

    Once the oil separates, add some coriander leaves. Turn off the flame. Serve as a dip for parathas or dosa or as an pickle with rice.

    Step 3.1: Once the oil separates, add some coriander leaves

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

43.6kcal (2.18%)

Protein

1.4g (2.76%)

Carbs

2.1g (0.76%)

Sugars

0.1g (0.26%)

Healthy Fat

3.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Serve the chutney fresh for the best taste, but it can be refrigerated for up to 5-7 days.

  2. Adjust the number of green chillies based on your spice tolerance.

  3. Serve the chutney fresh for the best taste, but it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

FAQS

  1. Can I use regular red chillies instead of Kashmiri red chillies?

    Yes, but Kashmiri red chillies are preferred for their mild heat and vibrant color.

  2. Can I skip the tempering step?

    Tempering adds a lot of flavor to the chutney, but you can skip it if you're short on time.

  3. Can I use olive oil instead of sesame oil?

    Sesame oil is recommended for its authentic flavor, but olive oil can be used as a substitute.

  4. How do I store the chutney?

    Store the chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

  5. Can I make this chutney less spicy?

    Reduce the number of green chillies and Kashmiri red chillies to make it less spicy.

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