Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:

• 2 medium tomatoes, choppped
• 1/2 tsp hing(asoefetida)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut, shredded
• 3 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 very small ball of tamarind , de-seeded
• 1 small onion, minced finely
• 2 clovettes of garlic, minced finely
• Salt as required
• 3 tablespoons oil for frying

METHOD:

• Heat 1/2 the amount of oil and add the methi.
• Fry for a minute and then add the tomatoes.
• Fry till the tomatoes turn soft.
• Blend this into a smooth paste, along with the tamarind and the coconut.
• Set aside.
• Heat the rest of the oil and add the chopped garlic and onion.
• Fry till the onion turns translucent and the garlic browns.
• Now add the spices(red chilli, turmeric and dhania) and fry for half a minute.
• Add the blended paste, salt and hing and heat through.
• Goes very well with plain rice or chapati.