Tomato Khajjur chutney (Tomato and Date Chutney)

One of the quick, easy and tasty treats from Orissa - this one is a great accompaniment for Dalma and Rice meal. It can also be had as an individual dish as well with rice or paratha. It's a sweet and sour chutney, but I like it a little bit sweeter than normal since I have a sweet tooth!


I have also tried it with an extra green chili, and I think the combination of sweet, sour and hot makes a thrilling trio!


You need


1 tbsp panch phoran
2 tbsp sugar
1 green chili - slit down the middle
2 big tomatoes chopped in small pieces
1/2 inch ginger ,chopped into very thin pieces
5 dates, soaked and deseeded
4/5 curry leaves
1 tbsp refined oil

1. Heat oil and add panch phoran
2. When it starts to splutter, add slit chilies, curry leaves, chopped ginger and fry for 1 min
3. Add chopped tomato, dates and sugar and cook till tomatoes get dry. (Retain water based on consistency needed - I like mine a little gooey)
4. You can garnish with coriander if you like