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Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:

400g tin tomato

2-3 bay leaves

Pinch of cumin seeds

Pinch of black mustard seeds

1 chilly (may vary with your taste) 

6-7 cloves of crushed garlic

1 onion (finely chopped) 

2 tablespoons olive/canola oil

Pinch of asafoetida

Salt to taste

 

Methods:

 

In a heated pot, add olive oil, pinch of cumin and black mustard seeds. Add 2-3 bay leaves and onions. Stir in garlic. Cook garlic and onions till soften. 

 

Pour 400g tomato, add pinch of salt, asafoetida and chilly.  Cook chutney for 15 minutes over low heat.

 

Serve chutney with your favorite dishes.   

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