Mango Tomato Chutney

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This chutney is very spicy and at the same time sweet to taste. It was so delicious that it got over in the first serving itself! The recipe asked for green mangoes but it looked too appealing and I decided to make it with the sweet mangoes I had at hand ;p

Ingredients:

1 Mango, peeled and cubed

2 large tomatoes, cored, blanched and deskinned before chopping

20 curry leaves

3 tablespoons ghee or butter

2 teaspoons black mustard seeds

2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 cup chopped green onion

1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt

Cilantro to garnish

Method:

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the ghee, add the mustard seeds. As the seeds begin to pop add the curry leaves, stirring briefly until wilted.

Add the tomatoes, cumin, red chilli and turmeric. Stir, then cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Stir in mango, cover skillet, and cook for another 10 minutes. Add salt and green onion, cooking uncovered for about 3 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Tomato and Fresh Chilli Chutney

This Chutney is more like a mild salsa, or rather a dip and it will go well with any mexican food. The recipe asked to be served chilled, and combining it with alu parathas and qeema was a disaster. My sweet hubby pretended to like it but I know its another mishap in the kitchen. But I must tell you it has a pleasant taste and if you are planning on making some home made salsa, then I recommend you go for it.

Ingredients:
1 red bell pepper
4 tomatoes
2 fresh green chillies
1 garlic clove crushed
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
3 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs cilantro

Method:
Half the red pepper, deseed it and remove the core

Process the pepper with the tomatoes, chillies, garlic, salt, sugar, chilli powder, tomato paste and cilantro along with 2 tbs water in a food processor until smooth. I used the mini food prep (the newest member in my kitchen)

Transfer to a sterlized jar and chill. It won't stay long in the fridge since the raw tomatoes started leaving water.

Mint and Cilantro Chutney

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This refreshing chutney is perfect for serving with south indian dishes or even samosas. The sweet blend of tamarind and sugar gives a whole new taste to it. Another addition in the chutney is that of yogurt, which the recipe says is optional, but I strongly suggest you add it coz it brings out the taste in it.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup mint leaves
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 green chilli
1tbs tamarind puree
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3 tbs thick plain yogurt(optional)


Method:
Wash the mint and cilantro leaves. Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor, or chop everything finely. Taste the chutney and add more salt if necessary. Finally stir in the yogurt for a milder creamier taste.

Chutney Mayonnaise

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Recipe inspired from Martha Stewart.

This spread can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks. You may need to stir a bit before using. Well, I finished up mine the same evening I made it....it was so delicious :P
It can also be used in burritos as a filling.

Ingredients:
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup mango chutney
1 teaspoon curry powder, (preferably Madras)
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of ground pepper

Method:
In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, and lime juice; season with salt and a pinch of ground pepper. Process until smooth.

Peanut Chutney

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Another winner...goes wonderfully with khichi and qeema, papad, achaar. YUM! A perfect hyderabadi nashta!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup tamarind paste

1 cup roasted peanuts

2/3 tsp red chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder

1 tsp salt

1 green chilli, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
Cilantro sprigs to garnish


Method:

Grind the roasted peanuts to a fine powder.

Boil tamarind and extract the juice.

Dice the onions and chop it finely.

Keep all the above inredients aside seperately.

In a bowl take the roasted ground peanuts and add salt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and green chilli. Mix all the ingredients and make sure there are no lumps.

Add the onions and tamarind juice. Mix it in properly. Finally stir in some water and add the cilantro sprigs.

Tomato Chutney

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Tomatoes are abundant come summer and I always stock up loads of them for a spicy chutney which is so versatile, it can be eaten with toasted bread to even biryani. So here is my version of tomato chutney...

Ingredients:
6-7 vine ripened tomatoes
2 tbs oil
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin mustard powder
1 green chilli slit in halves
Cilantro sprigs for garnish

For tempering:
generous amount of curry leaves
2 dried red chillies
1 tsp each-cumin and mustard seeds

Method:
Chop tomatoes finely and keep aside.

Heat the oil and add cumin and mustard seeds, as they start to splutter add the dried red chillies. Finally throw in the curry leaves.

Slip in the chopped tomatoes and add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric and salt and shut the lid.

When it starts to leave oil on the sides add the green chilli and cilantro.

Finally add the cumin and mustard powder and mix in well. Here I served it with Chicken Biryani.