How long does Onion Tomato Chutney take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Onion Tomato Chutney serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Onion Tomato Chutney vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Onion Tomato Chutney spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Onion Tomato Chutney?

240 grams Onion, 180 grams Tomato, 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Tomato Chutney?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Onion Tomato Chutney?

About 61 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Onion Tomato Chutney

Name: Onion Tomato Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 240 grams Onion, Diced; 180 grams Tomato, Slices; 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil

Also known as avasara chutney, pachcha chutney · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving61 cal

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Onion tomato chutney, or avasara chutney, of blended onion and tomato cooked in a mustard and urad dal tempering. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

Cooking for4 servings

Onion, Diced240 grams
Tomato, Slices180 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Sunflower Oil1 tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	61kcal	244kcal
Protein	1.7g	6.8g
Carbohydrate	9.8g	39g
Fat	1.9g	7.6g
Fibre	2.2g	8.8g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Cookd masalas for onion

Method

1
In a mixer jar add the onion, tomato and blend it to a fine paste.
OnionTomato
2
In a kadai, pour oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal and let it crackle. Now add the onion tomato paste into the kadai. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and cook it for 10 minutes until the raw smell goes out.
Red Chilli PowderMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Turmeric PowderSaltSunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Onion Tomato Chutney take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Onion Tomato Chutney serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Onion Tomato Chutney vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Onion Tomato Chutney spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Onion Tomato Chutney?: 240 grams Onion, 180 grams Tomato, 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Tomato Chutney?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Onion Tomato Chutney?: About 61 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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SowmyaThirulogachandranJanuary 2025
chutney was so tasty and time saving I had it with instant benne dosa
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SowmyaThirulogachandranJanuary 2025
chutney was so tasty and time saving I had it with instant benne dosa
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SowmyaThirulogachandranJanuary 2025
taste so good and very easy to make