Tomato Chutney

This tomato chutney was born out of misunderstanding a recipe. For some reason I thought this is how my mother in law prepared the chutney and found out in the end that it was something totally different. Anyways, I shared this recipe with my sister and she was really impressed that I decided to share with you all. I make it often these days because it has become very popular in my household. I make it sometimes with Tukas tomato paste, sometimes with regular tomatoes and sometimes I mix tukas and tomatoes together. I can assure you that whatever method you use, the results always produce very taste chutney.

Ingredients:

Heavy bottom vessel

Cutting board

Knife

Measuring spoons and cups

Blender/Mixer

Ingredients:

Tomato - 4

Tukas tomato paste - 2 tbsp ( if you do not have the paste substitute it with 2 tomatoes)

Onion - 1 large 

Garlic - 2 pods

Dry chillies or green - 2 

Cilantro - a  tbsp chopped 

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp 

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Channa Dhal - 1/4 cup

Udad Dhal - 1/4 cup

Oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil in the wok. Add the channa and udad dhal and roast until they are golden brown. Remove and dhal and place them in a cup.

2. Add to the remaining oil asafoetida and mustard seeds. When the mustard pops add green chillies, garlic and onions. Cook the onions well. 

3. When the onions are done add tukas paste mix well with the onions and then add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt and allow to cook.

4. Once the tomatoes are well done allow to cool. Add them to a blender along with the roasted dhal and grind them into a chutney and garnish with cilantro.