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Tomato Chutney

Sujata Roy
Tomato chutney. Here is an easy and delicious Bengali style sweet tomato chutney to serve with any meal. Recipe is very simple and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course condiments
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 People

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Sauce pan
  • 1 Knife 
  • 1 Wok or Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Medium  Tomato 
  • 1/2 Inch  Ginger  Grated 
  • 1/4 tsp  Mustard seeds
  • 1 Dry red chilli
  • 2 tsp  Raisins 
  • 1/4 tsp  Salt 
  • 3 tbsp  Sugar 
  • 2 tsp  Oil 
  • 2 Cup  Water 

Instructions
 

  • Wash the tomatoes well. Make a cross-shaped incision or make X with a knife at one end. Don’t make too deep cut. See the method in video recipe above.
  • Soak raisins in 4 tablespoon water. If you don’t like raisins, omit it. You can also use cashew nuts if you want.
  • Boil 2 cup water in a pan. Add the tomatoes in it. Boil for 4 – 5 minutes or until the skin starts to separate.
  • Let it cool down. Peel the boiled tomatoes. Discard the skin and chop into small pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and dry red chilli.
  • When seeds starts to splutter add the tomatoes, salt and ginger. Saute, keep the flame low.
  • Add raisins and keep stirring. You can also add cashew nuts if you want. I didn’t. When tomatoes become soft add sugar and mix. Cook on low flame for 5-6 minute or till tomatoes become mushy and thick.
  •  And its ready. Transfer the chutney in a bowl to serve.

Video

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