Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Tomato Khejur Chutney

Bengali Style Tomato Khejur Chutney is a sweet and savory chutney full of flavors. No Bengali feast is complete without this simple chutney. it's very easy to make and gets ready in just 20 minutes. This chutney is a popular side dish which is also an integral part of Durga Puja Bhog along with the special khichuri and other divine dishes.

Ingredients:

  • Mustard oil - 1 tsp 
  • Tomatoes - 2-3 finely chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes - 8-10 (optional)
  • Dates - 8-10 (pitted and chopped)
  • Panchforon  - 1 tsp
  • Dry Red chili - 2
  • Bhaja moshla - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Jaggery powder - 2 tsp

Process:

1. Heat mustard oil and add dry red chili along with panchforon, when they start sputtering, add chopped tomatoes and dates. Add salt and turmeric and sauté on low heat till the tomatoes reduces. 
2. Add jaggery powder and raisins and cook for 4-5 minutes or till the chutney comes to a boil. 
3. Adjust the sweetness and finally sprinkle the bhaja moshla and get the chutney off the heat. 
4. Cool to room temperature before serving. 


P.S. The recipe video is there on my Instagram and Youtube pages. Do check it out @romisrecipe

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