Konkani Tomato Chutney

Description

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Konkani Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized chopped red, ripe tomatoes
• 1-1/2 tsp. jeera seeds
• 1-1/2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 1-1/2 tsp. channa dal
• 2 green chillies
• Handful of coriander leaves
• Handful of mint leaves
• 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2-3 tablespoons roasted cashew nuts or peanuts
• 1/4 tsp. haldi
• 1/4 tsp. chilli powder
• salt and oil as required

Ingredients for seasoning:

• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/4 tsp. mustard
• 1/4 tsp. jeera
• 4-5 curry leaves

Directions

Heat the oil, put in the jeera, coriander seeds, channa dal, garlic, and roast lightly. Add to it the sesame seeds, green chillies, the coriander and mint leaves, tomatoes, and nuts. Cook till almost done.

Add haldi, chilli powder, salt and cook on low heat till the mixture is dry and thoroughly cooked. Cool the mixture, and then grind it to a very smooth paste.

Prepare a seasoning with the ingredients specified, and pour it over the chutney paste. Serve with hot rice, and dal.