

Mustard seeds - 2tsp
Curry leaves - 5-6
Dry red chilies - 2
Red chili powder - ½tsp
Tomato Paste - 2tbsp
Vinegar - 2tbsp (Red wine or white can be used)
Salt - to taste

- Grind coriander seeds, cumin and peppercorns to a fine powder.
- Heat 3tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and dry red chili. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground spices, red chili powder and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Next add the chopped tomato, tomato paste, vinegar and ½cup of water. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes.
- Chutney is ready when it becomes thick and fragrant and is reduced to about 1 cup. Serve hot or cold.

Since this uses Summer's fresh Plum tomatoes, I'm sending this over to Valli's Summer Special Mela @ Cooking4allSeasons.
