Spicy, Tangy Roasted-Tomato Spread with Garlic and Red Chiles

Name: Spicy, Tangy Roasted-Tomato Spread with Garlic and Red Chiles (Tomato Chutney)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; ½ cup pearl onions, coarsely chopped; 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 green chile, chopped; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; Kosher salt; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon white urad dal (split); 2 dry red chiles; 4 curry leaves

Tomato Chutney

Preparation info

Yield:
10
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

This South Indian-style Tomato Chutney is a bold and tangy condiment made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, red chiles, and a tempered spice mix. It’s my favorite chutney to serve with dosas, idlis, and even parathas for an extra kick of flavor!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
½ cup pearl onions, coarsely chopped
4

Asia
India
Breakfast
Vegan

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small pan; add the onions and sauté until soft and tender. Add the chopped tomatoes, green chile, turmeric powder, and salt, to taste. Sauté until the tomatoes are nice and soft and almost all the water has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Let the chutney mixture cool, add to a mixer grinder jar or blend, then grind into a smooth paste.

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