Tomato Chutney

This is a very simple chutney to go with Idlies,Dosas,Adais and what not.

INGREDIENTS:

Roma tomatoes- 1.5 nos, cut coursely and ground into a paste
Onion-1/2 cubed finely
Green chillies- 4 nos, slit
Mustard seeds, urad dal-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 to 2 tsp depending on your spice level
Curry leaves and Cilantro- For garnish

PROCEDURE:

1. Grind the tomatoes into a smooth paste.
2. In a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida(optional) and allow to splatter.
3. Now add the cubed onions, green chillies till golden brown.
4. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder,salt and mix well.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 mins until the color changes to dark red and raw smell goes.
6. Serve hot with idlies, dosas,adai.

Zucchini Masala-Nivi Style

This dish is a mix of kootu and poriyal but I can assure you that you will absolutely love it.

INGREDIENTS:

Zucchini- 3 nos, cubed into small pieces
Urad dal-1 tsp
Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
Green chillies- 1 cut into pieces
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves-1 spring
Coconut powder- 3-4 tbsp
Asafoetida-2 puffs
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1/2 tsp(optional)
Salt- To taste
Cilantro- For garnish


PROCEDURE:

1. In boiling water, add turmeric powder and the cubed zucchini. Allow it to boil for 15 minutes approximately until tender
2. In a separate pan, add oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds,urad dal, curry leaves,asafoetida and allow it to splatter.
3. Now add the boiled zucchini and stir fry.Add salt.You can add a pinch of chilli powder if you want.
4. Grind coconut powder and green chillies into a smooth paste and add it to the zucchini fry and mix until done.
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
6. Serve with hot rice along with any curry of your choice.Enjoy!