Ingredients

• 1.5 lb - tomatoes
• 1.5 tbsp - vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp - tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• salt
• For seasoning:
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 1 pinch - hing
• 1.25 tbsp - channa dal
• 1 tbsp - urad dal
• 5 - red chillies, add more if need be
• 6-7 - green chillies, add more if need be
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/8 bunch - green coriander
• 3 big cloves - garlic (optional)

How to Make Telugu Style Tomato Chutney

• Heat oil in kadai and add cut tomatoes (big pieces). Once the tomatoes are well-cooked and the juice of the tomatoes thickens in the pan. Add tamarind paste, haldi and salt.
• Cook for 10 more mins on medium heat.
• Now the tomato mixture should be pretty viscous and hot. Cool it down by shutting off the stove and just letting it sit while you make the tadka.
• For the tadka, heat oil add hing and dals. Saute them until they start turning golden. Then, add red chillies, green chillies and mustard (rai seeds).
• Add garlic cloves if you like.
• When you add green chillies to the tadka, cover it with a lid (a see through lid is preferable). Let the tadka cool down for 5-10 mins. Then grind the tadka first and add the tomato paste to the tadka paste. Whip for few seconds.
• Add coriander as it is on top or whip it together and salt according to your taste. Serve with idlis, dosas or with just plain rice.