Damn, it was nearly 7.40pm and I hadnt cooked dinner yet.. Did a mental run through of all that I had and after a short debate I knew what I was going to make for dinner. I had decided to make Pongal for dinner. Wanted to make it with Saamai but noticed there were bugs in the unopened sealed packet [had bought two packets a few weeks ago, was done with one and now this second one was goner], dumped it and went with rice option.
Phew, the main was decided, but what about the side? This is when I walked into the kitchen, opened the fridge and stood staring at it as if an idea was going to spring at me. Kaboom.Well, it kinda actually did.
Here is what I made,
Spicy Tomato Chutney:–
Tomato 2 roughly chopped
Dry Red Chillies 3
Garlic 4 cloves
Tamarind a tiny piece
Salt to taste
Water- 1 tsp just to get the blender going
For tempering:
Oil 1
tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Urad dal 1 tsp
Jeera – 1 tsp
Hing a pinch
In the blender, add all the ingredients and make into a thick puree. If needed, add the water.
In another pan, add the oil and do the tempering
Now add the puree to the tempering and allow it to cook well for a good 5-8mins till oil starts coming out on all sides.
It is now ready to be devoured..
Perfect for any plain rice, dosa, and was good with pongal as well.. Spicy and tangy, with strong garlic flavour..
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