Thakkali (Tomato) Chutney

This recipe serves 2 -3 people

Ingredients

Big onion - 1 (medium)
             (or)
Equivalent quantity of small (pearl) onions
Ripe Tomatoes - 3
Green Chilli - 2 (cut into two)
Coriander leaves - 1/2 of a handful
Mustard & Urad dhal - 1/4 sp
Oil - 3 sp
Water - as per required consistency

Procedure

1. In a wide bottomed pan, add oil.
2. When hot, add mustard and urad dhal. Allow it to splutter.
3. Add green chillies and fry till it starts to brown.
4. Add onions and deep fry in a medium heat.
5. Add tomatoes and fry till oil separates out.
6. Add coriander leaves & salt and fry for another 1 min.
7. Add water as per required final consistency and let this boil for 2 min.
8. Allow this to cool and blend a little coarsely or to a fine paste.
9. Serve with idli or dosa.

Note

1. Small onions increase taste compared to big onions.
2. The more the onion & tomatoes are fried, the more tastier the chutney will be.
3. Never add water while blending. This will sure change the taste of the chutney.