What goes well with spicy tomato chutney?

It pairs beautifully with dosa, idli and uttapam, and also works as a tangy sandwich spread. This recipe makes enough for around 8 servings.

Why add jaggery powder to tomato chutney?

A tablespoon of Anveshan jaggery powder balances the sharp acidity of the five tomatoes and the heat of the dried red chillies, giving a smoother, more rounded flavour than sugar.

Which oil is best for the tempering?

Anveshan groundnut oil is ideal as its nutty, clean taste carries the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves without overpowering the tomatoes.

How long does this chutney keep?

Cooked down well and stored in a clean airtight jar in the fridge, it keeps for a few days; the groundnut oil tempering helps preserve the flavour.

Spicy and Tasty Tomato Chutney

Name: Spicy and Tasty Tomato Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Anveshan Groundnut Oil; 1 tbsp Anveshan Jaggery Powder; 5 large Tomatoes, chopped; 3 Dried red chillies; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp each Mustard seeds and urad dal; 10 Curry leaves; 1 tsp Salt

Spicy tomato chutney is a tangy South-Indian-style relish of tomatoes, garlic and dried red chillies cooked down and finished with a crackling tempering. This version is tempered in nutty Anveshan groundnut oil and gently balanced with mineral-rich Anveshan jaggery powder instead of refined sugar, so the tang and heat sit on a clean, rounded base. It comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 8, making it ideal alongside dosa and idli or as a sandwich spread.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Tomatoes, chopped
Dried red chillies
Garlic
Mustard seeds and urad dal
Curry leaves
Salt

How to Make Spicy and Tasty Tomato Chutney

1
Heat the Anveshan Groundnut Oil and crackle the mustard seeds, urad dal, dried chillies and curry leaves.
2
Add the garlic and saute until golden.
3
Add the chopped tomatoes and salt, and cook down until soft and pulpy.

Tips for the Best Spicy and Tasty Tomato Chutney

✓Cook the tomatoes until they break down completely and the oil starts to separate for the richest flavour.
✓Roast the dried red chillies and garlic gently so they turn aromatic without burning and going bitter.