Tomato Garlic Chutney or Lahsun Tamatar Ki Chutney is a chutney made from fresh raw garlic as the main ingredient along with onions, tomatoes, cumin, red chilli peppers etc.
What is chutney?
Chutney is a flavorful condiment in Indian cuisine made from a mixture of herbs, spices, vegetables or fruits. They can range from being sweet and tangy to spicy and savory, making them incredibly versatile and capable of complementing a wide range of dishes.
Chutneys are often used as accompaniments to main dishes or as dips for snacks. They not only bring freshness and tanginess to the food, but also facilitate easy digestion of accompanying snacks or meals.
Varieties of garlic chutney
There are many variations of garlic chutney made across India. They may be wet or dry and can include other ingredients like coconut powder, tamarind, groundnut powder etc.
This spicy & tangy version of garlic chutney made using tomatoes is very popular in Rajasthan, Gujarat and other western regions of India.
Delicious & healthy
The bright red colored tomato garlic chutney can be enjoyed as a side-dish with any meal like roti sabzi, dal rice, dal baati, litti chokha etc. It can also be used to make snacks like pav bhaji, chowmein, sev puri, sandwiches etc. even more lip smacking.
This chutney not also enhances the flavor of the food, but also packs the health benefits of garlic. Garlic has very few calories, is highly nutritious and is rich in compounds with potent health benefits.
Storage suggestions
Though wet chutneys do not have as long a life as pickles, they can last for quite some time when refrigerated. You can store this tomato garlic chutney for upto a week in the refrigerator.
Make sure to store the chutney in a clean & dry airtight container. You can add a thin layer of oil on top to reduce further spoilage.
To make tomato garlic chutney at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.
See more related recipes like:
- Rajasthani Garlic Chutney
- Dry Garlic Chutney | Vada Pav Chutney
- Mint Chutney
- Coriander Tomato Chutney
- Coconut Chutney
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Tomato Garlic Chutney Recipe | Lahsun Tamatar Ki Chutney
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Tomato Garlic Chutney Recipe | Lahsun Tamatar Ki Chutney
- 1 Small Onion
- 1 Large Tomato
- 10 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1/8 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
- 1-2 Cloves Laung (Cloves)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or as per taste
- 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Tomato Garlic Chutney Recipe | Lahsun Tamatar Ki Chutney
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds (jeera), asafoetida (heeng) and coarsely ground cloves (laung).1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1/8 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida), 1-2 Cloves Laung (Cloves)
- Add chopped onions to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add coarsely chopped garlic. Fry till the garlic and onion are cooked and turn golden brown.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi) and salt.1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- Now add some chopped tomatoes to the pan.
- Cook on high heat till the tomatoes become soft. Let the mixture cool slightly and then make a smooth puree in a blender.
- Tomato garlic chutney is ready. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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