Tomatillo Sesame Chutney

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes for a big batch. Stays well in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Bursting with flavor and nutrients, tomatillos and sesame are made for each other. This is a fusion recipe taking inspiration from Mexican tomatillo salsa and Indian tomato chutney. Enjoy it with rice or bread.

  • Wash 6 medium sized tomatillos and chop into small pieces
  • Steam for 10 minutes in an Instant Pot
  • While tomatillos cook, toast 1/4th cup of sesame seeds in a small pan. Use medium heat and stir the seeds continuously until there is a nice aroma.
  • Transfer them to another bowl immediately (or they will burn)
  • Heat 2 tbsps vegetable oil in the same pan
  • Add finely chopped green chillies, a pinch of turmeric and saute for 30 secs
  • Add the cooked tomatillo, toasted sesame seeds, salt and jaggery (or brown sugar) per taste
  • Add more jaggery (or brown sugar) if you like sweet and tangy chutneys
  • Mix everything and cook on low hear for 5 minutes or until extra water is evaporated
  • Cool and store in the refrigerator

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