Broccoli Tomato Chutney

This is one all purpose chutney. Extremely flavorful, goes well with Dosa, Vada, Rice or even chips to get that Indian taste. This has become my husbands current favorite chutney. He just likes to lick it..hehe!

Ingrediants

7-8 Broccoli florets
Abt 2 medium size Tomatoes
1 tbsp Chana Dal
2 tsp Ghee( clarified butter)

For seasoning
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1/2 tsp Urad dal
6-7 seeds of Fenugreek
1-2 Whole dry chili
Tamarind or Dry Mango Powder ( either of it is Ok)


Procedure
 Take a wok , add a tsp of oil and add all the ingredients for seasoning and dry roast them for couple of minutes on medium flame , till the dals turns lightly brown.

Now remove them into the blender. In the same pan now add the chopped Tomatoes and Broccoli and let it cook covered for about 7-8 min or till tender.

Add this to the roasted seasoning and blend it to a smooth paste. Add water as required.

  Now Again take that wok and add about a tsp of ghee and pour in the puree into it and bring it to boil. Cook it for about 3-5 min. And Tada....!! Its ready to go.. Eat it with anything you like, be South Indian Dosa, Vada or Curd Rice or be it as a spread on your bread for that spicy breakfast.

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Green Cilantro Peanut Chutney

This green cilantro chutney or dip is very basic chutney found in every household. It goes very well with breads and cutlets

Here is my take on recipe

Ingrediants

1 bunch cilantro
5-6 green chili
1/2 inch ginger
1/3 cup peanut
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 mint leaves or 1 tsp dried mint leaves
Salt per taste
1/2 lemon juice
1/4 inch green bell pepper

Procedure:

Mix all the ingredients in blender. Add only little water as needed and blend well to a smooth paste. You can store it in freezer for about 3 weeks. Just thaw it before use. However taste best when fresh. Enjoy with breads, patty or dosa of your choice.

PS: My blog has all the recipes without Onion and Garlic

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