Tomato Chutney in Microwave
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Recipe type: Accompaniments
Cuisine: Indian
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Ingredients
  • 500 grams tomatoes finely chopped
  • 100 grams onions finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger root (grated)
  • 7-8 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 7-8 almonds finely chopped
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 60 ml vinegar
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • curry leaves
  • Cooking Oil
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. In a microwave safe bowl, take 2 tbsp oil.Add grated ginger, garlic and onions and mix them well.
  2. a) Select Micro Mode. b) Select 900W power. c) Set timer to 3 min using dial. d) Select Start
  3. In 3 mins onion becomes tender. Now add red chili powder, black pepper powder.
  4. Now add sugar, chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, vinegar.
  5. Mix them all well and microwave for 10 mins. a) Select Micro Mode.b) Select 900W power.c) Set timer to 10 min using dial.d) Select Start.
  6. After 10 mins take out the cooked tomatoes and mash them with a potato masher.
  7. When tomatoes are nicely mashed, add cardamom powder, raisins, chopped almonds and mix them all well.
  8. Microwave for 5-7 mins or until chutney thickens.a) Select Micro Mode. b) Select 900W power.c) Set timer to 5 min using dial.d) Select Start
  9. Chutney becomes thick in 5 mins.
  10. Prepare for Chaunk/ Tadka.Heat 2 tbsp oil, and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds and curry leaves.
  11. Pour this tadka over tomato chutney and mix it well.
  12. Allow the chutney to cool down completely before storing it into a jar.
  13. Enjoy this chutney with Paranthas, dosas.
Recipe by Kali Mirch - by Smita at https://kalimirchbysmita.com/tomato-chutney-in-microwave/