Tomato Chutney
Arhar dal,chawal and tomato chutney-in all it’s simplicity were our favourites.Kamlaxi would have the chutney made no other way other than adding the mustard seeds and saunf powder to it.Well she called the shots.And it tasted great that way.So it became a “family” recipe.
Tomato Chutney
10 tomatoes, put in boiling water for less than a minute, removed with a slotted spoon, cooled, peeled and diced. Keep aside.
2 onions diced very finely
6 cloves garlic, crushed
4 green chillies chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
Saunf powder ½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Black mustard seeds ½ teaspoon
Turmeric ½ teaspoon
Salt
Green coriander chopped, a little
Oil 4 tablespoons
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the garlic, and when slightly brown, add the chopped onion. Sauté till they are soft and translucent. Put in the turmeric. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chillies,red chilli powder,saunf and salt. Let it cook on low heat till almost all the water evaporates. Fold in the sugar. Cook for a few minutes. Garnish with green coriander.
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