This Carrot Tomato Chutney here which I also call Carrot Tomato Thokku (Pickle) has the tanginess of the tomatoes and sweetness from the carrots. My kids love to soak their idlis in this chutney before gobbling them. Give this recipe a try and let me know your feedback.
Having kids at home, we mothers are always looking for ways to get more variety of vegetables into kids' meals. Making chutneys are one great way to utilize different vegetables.
This Carrot Tomato Thokku is a traditional dish that hails from Tamil Nadu and is commonly served as a side dish or condiment with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or chapati. Whether you're a fan of South Indian cuisine or just looking for a new way to enjoy your vegetables, this dish is definitely worth trying.
Preparation time – none
Cooking time – 30 mins
Difficulty level – easy
Ingredients to make Carrot Tomato Chutney -
- Tomatoes (chopped) – 1- 14 oz can or 4 large tomatoes
- Carrot (chopped) – 2
- Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – 1 tsp
- Asafetida – ½ tsp
- Fenugreek powder – 1 teaspoon *(optional)
- Salt – to taste
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Oil (Gingelly oil or olive oil) – 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Procedure to make Carrot Tomato Thokku –
- Grind the tomatoes and carrots together.
- In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Once the seeds sputter add the turmeric powder, asafetida, chili powder, and fenugreek powder.
- Fry them for a minute and add the ground mixture. Do not add salt or sugar now. If you add salt or sugar at this stage it will start to splatter all over the place. Simmer the flame and let it cook on low heat (covered) for about 15 mins.
- After 15 mins, you will notice that the mixture has solidified a little. At this stage add the salt and the sugar. Give it a good mix and let it cook on low flame for about 10 more minutes.
*To make the fenugreek powder –
Dry roast the fenugreek seeds until brown. Cool down and grind it to a fine powder. Store it in an airtight container to use for pickles and chutneys.
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Recipe
Carrot Tomato Chutney | Thokku
Equipment
- bowl
- pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1-14 oz Tomatoes (chopped) or 4 large tomatoes
- 2 Carrot chopped
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Asafetida
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek powder optional
- to taste Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Oil Gingelly oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
Instructions
- Grind the tomatoes and carrots together.
- In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Once the seeds sputter add the turmeric powder, asafetida, chili powder and fenugreek powder.
- Fry them for a minute and add the ground mixture. Do not add salt or sugar now. If you add salt or sugar at this stage it will start to splatter all over the place. Simmer the flame and let it cook on low heat (covered) for about 15 mins.
- After 15 mins, you will notice that the mixture has solidified a little. At this stage add the salt and the sugar. Give it a good mix and let it cook on low flame for about 10 more minutes.
- Serve the Carrot Tomato Chutney with idli or dosai!
To make the fenugreek powder
- Dry roast the fenugreek seeds until brown. Cool down and grind it to a fine powder. Store it in an airtight container to use for pickles and chutneys.
Jaleela says
very perfect for dosa,tempting colour
Viya says
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Viya!
Jeyashrisuresh says
Nice and innovative chutney. Love the color.
My Cooking Journey says
Thanks jeyashri!
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Thanks for entry dear..
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Manju!
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
Tempting, colourful chutney, add carrot with tomatoes makes it more taste..
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Saraswathi!
Archana Potdar says
The colour is definitely come and get me colour. Thanks for linking
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Archana! Color is definitely a lure for kids:)
Priya R says
wow love the color to this chutney looks superb 🙂
My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Priya!
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
Looks so tempting and lip smacking!!! am bookmarking this delicious one!!!
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Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj says
looks so interesting and yummy akka... surely will try soon n let u know...
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks Viji! Do let me know if you liked it 🙂
Meena B says
very interesting concept
the dosa looks yummy and this carrot chutney can be had just like tht with roti chapati too isnt it
My Cooking Journey says
Thanks meena Aunty! It can absolutely be a side dish with roti too 🙂
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My Cooking Journey says
Thanks malar !