Ingredients
15 – 20 Madras Onion/small onions/Pearl onion (chopped)
2 large tomatoes (chopped)
8-10 curry leaves
2-3 garlic pods (chopped)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
3/4 tsp red chilly powder
Pinch of asafetida powder
2 tbsp tamarind juice
Vegetable shortening or oil as required
Salt to taste
Method
Fry the chopped onions in oil till transparent.
Add the garlic pods and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes are cooked and mashed
Add chilly powder, salt and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from fire and allow it to
cool.
Then grind this cooked mixture to a fine paste in a food processor.
In a pan pour oil add the mustard seeds.
After the seeds splutter, add the curry leaves and asafetida.
Allow 1/2 minute to sauté, add the ground paste and stir fry for 3 minutes.
The chutney is now ready to be served.
Serve with dosa/idly/chappati or rice.