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Tomato Date Chutney

Published: Nov 25, 2017 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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The Bengali style tomato dates chutney is a sweet- savoury-tangy chutney. In a proper Bengali meal this chutney is used as a palate cleanser and served along with papad just before desserts.
Tomato Date Chutney

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About this recipe

The Bengali-style tomato date chutney is a sweet, savoury, and tangy chutney. In a proper Bengali meal, this chutney is used as a palate cleanser and served along with papad just before desserts. This is also a delicious accompaniment with khichuri (or khichdi). The dominating flavour of this chutney is sweet, unlike other chutneys that are more tangy or spicy.

To make this chutney, I temper mustard seeds and ginger in oil, then add roughly chopped tomatoes and allow it to simmer. Once the tomatoes are soft and pulpy, I add pitted dates, raisins, and sugar. Remember that this chutney is slightly on the sweeter side. I give it all a good mix, simmer for a few minutes and it's done. You may choose to alter the amount of sugar depending on your preference. You may also replace sugar with jaggery to make this chutney.

This chutney is easy and quick to make and can be relished as a chunky dip too. Do give it a try and let me know how you like it.

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tomato date chutney

Step by step instructions

1. Add tomato chunks to the prepared tempering (seasoning).

2. Once the tomatoes start to soften, add raisins and dates.

3. Add sugar and mix well.

4. Simmer until the tomatoes are cooked.

tomato dates chutney steps.

5. Tomato chutney ready to be served.

Tomato Date Chutney
tomato date chutney

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Tomato Dates Chutney

Shilpa
The Bengali style tomato dates chutney is a sweet- savoury-tangy chutney. In a proper Bengali meal this chutney is used as a palate cleanser and served along with papad just before desserts.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Bengali, Indian
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 15-20 dates pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a fry pan or kadhai and add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add ginger and fry for a few seconds
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder
  • Mix well, cover and simmer until the tomatoes are slightly soft and pulpy
  • Add the dates, raisins and mix well
  • Add sugar, mix and simmer until the tomatoes are completely done
  • Turn off the flame and serve
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Dates Chutney
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 237mg10%
Potassium 245mg7%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 512IU10%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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