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Rita’s Gourmet Goa Tomato Chutney

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This is a perfect dipping sauce for naan or idli, an Indian bread made from rice and lentils. It is also delicious as a topping for chicken or rice!

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp. mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp. cumin seeds
  • 6 curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy, deep pan over medium flame. When the pan is hot, add the oil and then mustard seeds. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter.
  • Then add the cumin seeds. Reduce heat. Add chopped garlic and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 1 minute. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, sugar, and salt and cook for another 30 seconds or so.
  • Add cubed tomatoes, increase the flame and sauté the tomatoes and remaining ingredients over high flame for 1-2 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and garnish with cilantro. Serve with Indian flatbread.