Tomatoes are sweet, juicy and delicious. They are fat free, low in calories and and have Vitamin C. They protect the body from variety of cancers. Fresh tomatoes help to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Onions are low in calories they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They lower the risk of cancer and helps in maintain good skin and hair
Onion tomato chutney is a side dish for South Indian breakfast like Indian pancake/ dosa/idli/uttapam. It is spicy, tangy and tastes delicious. Red chilies, onions, tomatoes and curry leaves are sauteed in oil and blended into a smooth paste in a blender.
INGREDIENTS
Onion medium. 2
Shallots. 4-5
Tomato. 3
Red dry chilies. 4-5 according to taste
Curry leaves. 3 tbsp
Refined oil/coconut oil 2 tbsp.
Salt to taste
METHOD
Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadhai/skillet and on medium heat add dry red chilies. Saute for two seconds then add chopped onions, shallots and curry leaves. Fry for 2-3 minutes add the tomatoes and saute till tomatoes become soft. Turn off the heat
Let it cool down. Blend in a blender into a smooth paste. Take it out in a bowl.
Serve with idli/dosa/uttapam.
