Name: Quick & Easy Tomato Garlic Chutney (No Oil, No Sauté)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 Tomatoes (chopped, medium-sized); 7-8 Chili Peppers (adjust to your spice preference, dried, red); 5 clove Garlic (peeled); 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup Water (or more as needed for grinding)

Quick & Easy Tomato Garlic Chutney (No Oil, No Sauté)

15 minutes

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5 from 3 votes

South Indian

About Quick & Easy Tomato Garlic Chutney (No Oil, No Sauté)

This vibrant Tomato Garlic Chutney is a remarkably simple recipe, perfect for those short on time but big on flavor. Forget lengthy sautéing – this chutney uses a quick boil and grind method, resulting in a delicious, healthy condiment.

My "zero oil" chutney skips the usual oil and seasoning steps, making it a lighter alternative without compromising on taste. The tangy spice is fantastic with South Indian favorites like idli and dosa, or as a zesty addition to momos.

It's quick, easy, and healthy, making it a perfect addition to your weekly meal prep!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep5

Cook10

Total15

Calories14 kcal

Serves

Served AsBreakfast

Recipe TasteSalty Sour Spicy Tangy

Ingredients

Vegetables

▢ 3 Tomatoes chopped, medium-sized

Spices & Seasoning

▢ 7-8 Chili Peppers adjust to your spice preference, dried, red
▢ 5 clove Garlic peeled
▢ 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste

Liquid

▢ 1/2 cup Water or more as needed for grinding

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Instructions

Preparation

Slit the tomatoes on top with a knife.

Boiling

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes and dried red chilies. Add enough water to cover them completely.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Peeling & Grinding

Once cool, peel the skins off the tomatoes. Remove the stems from the chilies. Reserve the boiling water.
In a blender or food processor, combine the peeled tomatoes, chilies, garlic, salt, and some of the reserved water. Blend until you reach your desired consistency. Add more water if needed to achieve a smooth paste.

Serving

Serve your delicious Tomato Garlic Chutney immediately with idli, dosa, or your favorite dish.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Best Tomato Garlic Chutney:

For a smoother chutney, remove the seeds from the tomatoes before blending.
Adjust the amount of chili peppers to control the level of spiciness. Start with fewer and add more to taste.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while blending.
Store leftover chutney in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.