Tomato Onion Chutney

All You Need:

• Tomatoes : 4
• Onions :2
• Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp or to taste
• Tamarind : 1 inch piece
• Mustard Seeds : 1/4 tsp
• Urad Dal : 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
• Hing : 1/8 tsp
• Oil : 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

The Recipe:

• Wash and chop the tomatoes and set aside. 
• Peel and chop the onion into pieces and set aside.
• Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok and add the chopped onions and fry till the onions are translucent. 
• Now add the chopped tomatoes, tamarind and turmeric powder and cook till tomatoes are soft and pulpy. 
• Switch off the flame and let it cool completely. 
• Grind the cooked tomato mixture, salt and red chilli powder by adding little water. 
• Transfer the chutney to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal and let them splutter. 
• When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and hing. Stir for a couple of seconds and switch off the heat. Pour over the chutney and combine well. 
• Serve with dosa, idli, upma or pongal.