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Thakkali Chutney ~ Malabar Tomato Relish

Course Dips
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped
  • 4 pearl onions peeled
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh coconut
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR TEMPERING:
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3 dried red chillies
  • A sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a small saucepan. Slightly fry the dals and ginger garlic paste till raw smell is gone.
  • Add all the other ingredients except coconut and toss and cook till the tomatoes look wilted. No need to cook completely.
  • Add in the coconut, give a mix and switch off. Allow to cool.
  • Grind the cool mixture.
  • For the tempering, heat oil, splutter the mustard seeds and briefly fry the dry chillies and curry leaves.
  • Add the ground mixture and simmer, just making it hot.
  • Switch off and serve as side with dosas.