When I was a kid whenever my mom used to prepare Bombay chutney I always used to wonder if they serve this type of chutney in Mumbai I used to always ask her why is it named so !! Lol I also wonder who named items as Idly , Dosa as such !!! Why do we call Idly as Idly why not Chapati !! . Who is tat master mind who named food items !!! Me and my innocence !!! Innocence days of childhood !! Really nostalgic ! I so want to go back to those days sometimes ! Used to worry only about playing , studies ,and ya You got it right Exaaaammmsss !!! Used to worry if I was able to complete Homework on time ! Used to worry if I will get good marks than my friends ! Used to worry if I get to play during Exams! Used to worry if my parents buy whatever I asked for ! Used to worry if I get good dresses and so on !!! Well these innocent worries are nothing when compared to worries we face on later stages !!! Childhood days are the most precious and cherished days!! Most of us are privileged for having good or decent childhood ! There are many kids who struggle a lot during childhood itself ! Which makes them stronger deep inside ! But after we grow up do you think worries end up !!! Obviously worries never end !!! It’s up to us whether to keep on worrying about things which aren’t under control or stop worrying ! Gone are the days were pencils , crayons , erasers mattered us the most ! They say the best thing is to “Live in the Moment” . Which sometimes is really difficult to follow ! Now let me come to the recipe for Bombay chutney ! Ingredients Boiled Potatoes - 2 big Tomato - 1 Onion -1 medium Besan - 2-3 tbsp Curd - 1/2 cup Water Mustard Curry leaves Green chillies Lemon juice Method Mix the Besan and curd until there are no lumps! Take a pan add little oil ,mustard , curry leaves , onions and fry nicely . Add chillies , tomatoes and potatoes and mix well. Now add the Besan mixture and mix well . It will start to thicken adjust with required amount of water . Shouldn’t be too thick or watery ! Now add salt , lemon juice and garnish with coriander. Note You can add carrots, beans ,capsicum as well . It tastes best with puri , chapati and dosa .
Wow awesome write up bringing everyone's memories of childhood and later stages.brought me memories of my grandmother who used to make yummy Bowmbay chutney. Dil kush hua with your write up and Bombay chutney
Shravs, A good write up before the recipe post. Bombay Saagu is my fav too.. I also wondered why its named so! ..May be this recipe was discovered in Bombay ? Your cooking is rocking day by day.. Please keep posting.
Thanks Archu . Even I’m wondering even now ! I was so curious once when I went to Bombay I was expecting Bombay chutney but was served regular chutney at hotels and got disappointed May be Sahawasa Dosha . Getting inspired from all of you !!
@shravs3, when I mention bombay chutney people look at me like I have lost it now a days. I often wondered if I was the only one who grew up with this name! Thank god you posted a recipe....I feel validated . My version is slightly different.... onions, chillies and curry leaves....saute with seasoning two spoonfull of besan in water with turmeric Add to seasoning (water needs to be adjusted so that besan won't burn) cover and cook in very low flame. Thank you for sharing your recipe and enjoyed reading about your childhood memories...will try it soon.
@Srama Haha can understand . I think it’s done in south India . I doubt if it’s done in Mumbai actually .
@shravs3 loved reading it..nice build up to recipe..m south Indian too but never heard of this chutney before ..wud try some time..
Thanks Gouri . Yes many people from south don’t know this ! But wonder how did they name it. Hi @radv thanks . Ya you are right now I’m remembering it. Only difference is with some more spices added to the Gujarati kadhi .
