Ingredients
- 3 cups ridge gourd peel
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp chanadal / kadalaiparuppu
- 1 tbsp uraddal /ulunduParuppu
- 4 to 6 dry red chillis
- 4 to 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp tamarind – or to taste
- 1 tbsp jaggery or to taste
- salt to taste
- Water as needed
For Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / kadukuurad dal / ulunduparuppu
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida / hing / kaya podi
Onion tomato chutney is comfort food. It’s not stylish like some of those other chutneys. But it does its job well; it fills you up and leaves you satisfied. This chutney’s savory taste is exactly what you’ll be craving on a cold day; it’s just like home. It’s great for vegans and vegetarians; really anybody operating under a meat free diet. However, it also pairs well with meat, especially beef and fish. Store it in a food storage container to keep it fresh for hours together
Health Benefits
The primary ingredients in this chutney are – you guessed it – onions. They come with an array of health benefits. Along with vitamin C, the phytochemicals present in onions, help improve immunity. They contain chromium which helps regulate blood sugar. They also reduce inflammation and combat bad cholesterol. A compound called quercetin is also thought to prevent certain type of cancers.
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How to make Onion Tomato Chutney
Note: You can use the flesh in other recipes, for this one you need only the peel.
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