Mint tomato/Thakali pudhina Chutney

I think this has to be the worst timing to make this post when tomatoes are priced at almost Rs.60 per kg.But I still love it anytime to go with idlis or dosas.This is has been lying around in my drafts for ages now, being a south indian household we make chutneys most often almost daily and why not try a different one whenever time permits.

Brinjal/kathrikai thokku/Chutney

Idlis are a daily fare here especially because my LM loves them but she has them only with podi nothing else.Wonder when that will change.But we loved this chutney its a good combination to go with chapathis and idlis or dosas rather than the usual coconut chutneys and sambars.

I make this whenever i have brinjals in stock which is always.They seem to the freshest vegetables around so i have them around also they are so versatile you can make curries, fries, bhajjias or even chutneys now!

You need

Brinjals any kind 2 medium
Onion 2 medium
TOmato 2 medium
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Green Chilli 1 small
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Coriander leaves few sprigs
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespoons

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds let them pop, add curry leaves and onions.
• Add brinjals as soon as the onions turn soft.
• Once the brinjals have softened add the tomatoes,
• Now add the chilli powder and salt with turmeric powder.
• Fry well until all mashed well.
• Sprinkle coriander leaves.Turn off the heat.
• Brinjal chutney is ready.

Serve brinjal thokku/chutney with spongy soft idlis.

Sending this to Healthy veg recipes and to Priyas place and Dish it out- Light dinners

Brinjal/kathrikai thokku/Chutney

Idlis are a daily fare here especially because my LM loves them but she has them only with podi nothing else.Wonder when that will change.But we loved this chutney its a good combination to go with chapathis and idlis or dosas rather than the usual coconut chutneys and sambars.

Cabbage Chutney - No coconut Chutney

Idlis are a favourite at my place.My LM loves them she would have them all three meals a day but she needs it with her idli podi no chutney.But we love our chutneys and sambar to go with the healthy idli.

Just saw some cabbage lying in the fridge and thought of trying a chutney which was really nice.

See how thick it is can you tell if doesn't have coconut.Yes this is a no-coconut chutney.I usually add a lot of coconut to our daily food but not adding it in a chutney is definitely a surprise.The cabbage made this chutney really nice and thick not really demanding for coconut to do that part.

You need

Cabbage 1 cup chopped roughly                                                                           

Tomato 1 small                                                                           

Chilli powder 1 tsp                      

Curry leaves few                                                                        

Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

Oil 1 tsp+1 tsp                       

• Heat oil in a pan, add the oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, cabbage and fry until the cabbage has wilted and tender.
• Add the tomato fry well till it mashes.
• Add chilli powder and turn off the heat.
• Allow this to cool and blend in a mixer until smooth.
• Heat oil in a pan, add the second tsp of oil pop few mustard seeds and curry leaves and pour it to the chutney.
• Serve hot with hot idlis.

Enjoy spicy yummy cabbage chutney for breakfast.

Cabbage Chutney - No coconut Chutney

Idlis are a favourite at my place.My LM loves them she would have them all three meals a day but she needs it with her idli podi no chutney.But we love our chutneys and sambar to go with the healthy idli.

Just saw some cabbage lying in the fridge and thought of trying a chutney which was really nice.