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Vegan, gluten-free Green Tomato Chutney, called Pachi Tomato Pachadi in Andhra, is nutty, tangy and spicy.

Andhra Pachi Tomato Pachadi | Green Tomato Chutney

Aruna
Pachi Tomato Pachadi is an Andhra Green Tomato Pachadi that is spicy, tangy and nutty. It can be savoured with rice or then served with Idli and Dosa.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Accompaniments, Dinner, Lunch, Pachadi, Side Dish
Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 People
Calories 68 kcal
Equipment
  • Medium-sized frying pan or kadhai (Wok)
  • Tempering Ladle or Small Wok
  • Grinder
  • Spatula
  • Bowl
Ingredients
  
  • 250 gms Green Tomatoes (2 large ones)
  • 2 tbsp Peanuts (20 gms)
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (20 gms)
  • 1/4" tsp Tamarind
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • Salt to Taste
For Tempering
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Udad Dal
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Red Chilli
  • A Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
 
Roasting the Peanuts
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast 2 tbsp peanuts till they just start to change colour.
  • Transfer to a plate to cool.
Cooking the Tomatoes
  • Cut 250 gms of green tomatoes (2 large ones) into thick slices.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan, over medium flame, heat 1/2 tsp oil.
  • Add the green tomato slices and some salt.
  • Stir-fry for a few seconds.
  • Cook covered, while stirring occasionally, till the tomato slices soften.
Frying the Tempering
  • In a small wok or pan, heat 1/2 tsp oil.
  • Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add 1/2 tsp udad dal and stir-fry till light brown.
  • Add 2 green chillies, 1 red chilli, and a few curry leaves.
  • Stir-fry for a few seconds.
  • Take off the heat.
Grinding the Tomato Pachadi
  • To a small grinder, add the fried red chillies and green chillies from the tempering,  the roasted peanuts, and 1/4" ball of tamarind.
  • Pulse for a few seconds to grind these ingredients to a coarse powder.
  • Add the fried tomato slices and 1/4" cup fresh coriander.
  • Once again, pulse the ingredients together for few seconds to get a coarse chutney.
  • Transfer the Pachi Tomato Pachadi to a bowl and top with the tempering.
Nutrition
Calories: 68 kcalCarbohydrates: 7 gProtein: 3 gFat: 4 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 1 gSodium: 231 mgPotassium: 212 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 4 gVitamin A: 604 IUVitamin C: 49 mgCalcium: 21 mgIron: 1 mg
Keyword Green Tomato Chutney, Pachi Tomato Pachadi, Raw Tomato Chutney, Tomato Pachadi
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