Raw Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:

Raw tomatoes-3
Green chillies-5
Coriander seeds-1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds-1teaspoon
Tamarind-small berry sized
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Garlic cloves-2
Salt-1 tablespoon
Oil-1 tablespoons

Method:

1. Wash and cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the slitted green chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fry them until they turn light brown in colour.
3. Add the turmeric powder and garlic and fry them for a few more seconds.
4. Transfer the fried ingredients into a bowl and add the chopped tomatoes.
5. Cook until the oil separates and add tamarind.
6. Fry for a few seconds and turn off the stove.
7. Let them cool and transfer all the fried ingredients into a mixer jar.
8. Add salt and grind into a coarse paste by using little water if necessary.
9. If you use mortar and pestle to grind the chutney, the chutney will tastes nicer.
10. Serve with hot rice or kichidi or dosa.