Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tomatoes-chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut- grated
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp Chana dal
- 1/2 tsp urad dal
- 2 red chillis
- 4 curry leaves
- 2 madras onions- peeled
- salt to taste
This coconut tomato chutney is delicious on most any meal. With hearty tomatoes and sweet shaved coconut to bring balance to those spicy red chillis. For a nice breakfast, serve on rice or roti. This traditional southern Indian chutney is eaten all over the world. With cheap and easy to find ingredients its perfect for most any meal.
Health Benefits
Tomato has such a nutrient dense composition you should ensure making it a party of your daily diet.High levels of vitamins help you meet your daily requirements, the dietary fibers aids in your digestive system, and the mineral content helps protect against many forms of cancer.Tomatoes can even counter the effects of smoking according to studies. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that protects from heart and cardiovascular disease. Daily consumption has also yielded an amazing ability to lower blood pressure and hypertension related issues. Studies show tomatoes even boast anti-aging qualities when made into a topical solution.
The antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic nature of coconuts qualify them as a super food. Daily consumption will boost your immune system and help you fight some of the most persistent illnesses known to man. Coconuts can be applied topically or ingested, and have shown uncanny medical value. From treating skin disorders, to improving your ability to metabolize many essential vitamins and minerals, coconuts are world beaters.
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How to make Coconut Tomato Chutney
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