Hyderabadi Tamatar Ki Chutney Recipe – Spicy & Tangy Tomato Side Dish

Hyderabadi Tamatar Ki Chutney is a tangy and spicy tomato-based side dish that pairs wonderfully with rice, rotis, and meals. This quick chutney uses everyday spices and delivers authentic Hyderabadi flavors with minimal effort.

• Cuisine: Hyderabadi, Indian
• Course: Condiment / Side
• Servings: 4–6
• Estimated Time: Prep ~10 mins | Cook ~15–20 mins | Total ~25–30 mins

Ingredients

• 4–5 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2–3 green chillies, slit
• 1–2 tbsp oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½–1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add garlic and green chillies; sauté until fragrant.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften and oil separates.

Tempering (Tadka)

• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 6–8 curry leaves
• 1–2 dry red chillies

1. Heat oil; add mustard, cumin, red chillies, and curry leaves.
2. Let them splutter and turn aromatic; pour over the chutney and mix.

Serving & Storage

• Serve warm or at room temperature with rice, khichdi, parathas, or snacks.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pro Tips

• Cook tomatoes until oil separates for deeper flavor.
• Adjust heat by varying green chillies and red chilli powder.
• Use mustard oil or sesame oil for a different regional twist.

FAQs

Can I skip onions?

Yes, the chutney tastes great without onions.

What can I serve it with?

Pairs superbly with plain rice, rotis, and even fritters/snacks.