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Tomato chutney

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 dry red chillies
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, and dry red chillies. Saute them for a few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic and saute till the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and salt to the pan and mix well. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool down.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend it into a smooth paste.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil and asafoetida. Add the tomato mixture to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Adjust salt and spice according to taste.
  • Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.