Tomato Chutney

Ingredients :

Tomatoes - 10
Tamarind - 1/2 inch
Oil - 2 tbs
Jaggery  / Sugar - As needed
Salt - To taste
Coriander powder - 1/2 tbs
Red Chilli Powder - 2 tbs


For Seasoning :

Oil - 3 tbs
Mustard Seeds - 1 tbs
Cumin Seeds - 1 tbs
Asafoetida - 1/4 tbs
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbs
Cilantro leaves - To Garnish

Preparation :

1) Wash the tomatoes and keep aside.

2) Now chop them and add to a pan..

3) Now cook them with 2 tbs oil on medium flame.After the tomatoes are smashed add dry tamarind,coriander powder and cook until all the water from the tomatoes is evaporated.This might approximately take 40mins.

4) Prepare the seasoning on the other side with oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,asafoetida,turmeric powder and cilantro leaves.

5) Mix the seasoning,red chilli powder,jaggery/sugar,salt to the cooked tomato paste and mix well.

Now cool this and when cooled enjoy it with chapathi,rice,dosa and idli..