Spicy South Indian Tomato Chutney To Pair With Idli And Dosa

By Shreya Sarpal

July 20, 2025

Tomato chutney is a tangy and flavourful South Indian side dish made with ripe tomatoes, spices, and tempered with curry leaves. It pairs perfectly with idli, and dosa, adding a delicious kick to every bite.

Ingredients

2 chopped tomatoes 2 dry red chillies 2 garlic cloves 1 chopped onion 1 tsp tamarind 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Tempering: 1 tsp oil ½ tsp mustard seeds 5-6 curry leaves

Step 1

Heat oil, sauté red chillies, garlic cloves, and chopped onion till soft.

Step 2

Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and tamarind, cook until the tomatoes turn mushy, then let them cool and grind to a smooth paste.

Step 3

Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves, and then pour it over the chutney.

Step 4

Serve with idli or dosa.