Tomato Achar

Tomato Achar


1. Roast tomatoes in oven for about 30 minutes, or until charred.

2. Remove charred skin and reserve flesh in a bowl.

3. In a sauce pan, heat oil.

4. Add cumin and mustard seeds; fry for 30 seconds or so.

5. Add chilies, garlic, ginger, timur, asafetida, lime juice and salt; stir for a minute.

6. In a blender, combine roasted tomatoes, chopped cilantro and mint, if used, and spice mixture; process to form smooth paste-like mixture (can be made chunkier, if desired).

7. Transfer into a large bowl.

8. For garnish, in a non-stick pan heat one tablespoon of oil, splitter fenugreek until it turns dark.

9. Add slices of garlic and fry till light brown.

10. Pour the garlic-oil mixture and chopped cilantro over the tomato mixture.

11. Mix well and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

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