Description
Tomatillos are sometimes called "green tomatoes", they should not be confused with green, unripe tomatoes. Tomatoes are in the same family, but a different genus.
This tangy chutney goes well with idli, dosai and chappathi.
Thakkali chutney/ tomato chutney/ tomatillo chutney.
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 3 nos | Green tomato(tomatillo) |
| ½ tsp | Cumin |
| 4 nos | Green chilli |
| 1 no | Dried red chili |
| MarbleSz | Tamarind(optional) |
| 1 stks | Curry leaves |
| 4 stks | Cilantro |
| 2 clove | Garlic |
| Salt (as per taste) | |
| ½ tsp | Mustard seeds |
Instructions
Heat 1 tsp oil in kadai add cumin seeds, when it starts to splutter add green chillies and red chilli. Fry for some time, then add chopped tomatillos. Saute' for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add curry leaves and tamarind. When the tamarind become soft, switch off the stove. Add garlic cloves and cilantro. Let it to cool down for some time. Grind with required salt. Season with mustard seeds. Serve with idli, dosai or chappathi.
Notes
You can use unripen normal green tomatoes for this chutney.
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Kavi, i tried ur chutney
Kavi, i tried ur chutney yesterday... romba nalla irunthu, tried it with Tamarind. Pulipa at the same time smacking hot with utappams. Thanks for introducing this veggie.