Ginger is one of those herbs that is deeply associated with healing and medicine, especially in Asia. Ginger is not only good for your health, but also improves the taste and flavor of dishes. Ginger chutney is one of those dishes. This recipe stores well. You can store it in a hot case and eat later, and it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared.
Health Benefits
Ginger is one of the oldest natural health remedies that is a popular treatment agent in Eastern medicine and naturopathy. It is noted for its ability to reduce inflammation and treat diarrhea. But it also provides the body with energy, and consequentially boosts the metabolism, making it great for helping with weight loss. Ginger is also a powerful detoxifying agent; it helps your body remove toxins. Eat some ginger the next time you feel the need to detox your body and see the results for yourself!
Ingredients
tbsp ginger--chopped: 2
small onions- peeled and sliced: 2
big tomato--chopped: 1
red chillies--chopped: 2
tsp urad dal: 2
tsp channa dal: 2
curry leaves: 8
tsp coriander seeds: 1
tsp grated coconut: 1
tsp tamarind paste: 1
tsp jaggery: 1
tsp mustard seeds: 1/2
oil: 3 tsp
salt to taste
How To Make Ginger-Tomato-Onion Chutney
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a saucepan over medium flame and roast urad dal, channa dal, coriander seeds and curry leaves.
- Add red chilies, onion, and the ginger and stir until the onion turns translucent.
- Add salt and tomato to it and continue to stir on medium-high flame until the tomato is completely cooked. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Blend the ginger-based mixture with coconut, jaggery, and tamarind paste with some water (about 3 tbsp water) to make a paste smooth.
- Heat the remaining 1 tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds and top it over the chutney paste.
- Mix well and enjoy with idlis or dosas.
Trivia
India is the largest producer of ginger in the world.