SWEET TOMATO CHUTNEY

Indian chutneys have gained world wide popularity owing to their taste. Tomato  chutney here stands as no exception. Tomato chutney in the present recipe would taste of course sweet but with a twist of sourness of lemon and a surprise element of hotness from chillies. The chutney  can be stored in a refrigerator for  long term usage.

GOES WELL WITH: Peas Pulav, Naan, Pita Bread, Roti, Mutigrain Bread, vanilla ice cream.

TIME TAKEN: 20 mins approx

POINTER:
When dealing with lemon juice (in order to make the food tad sour) always turn off the heat and then add the juice, else the heat will kill the sourness of the fruit.

INGREDIENTS:

1.  1/2 Kg Tomato
2.  1 tsp Oil
3.  1 green Chilli
4.  100 gms Sugar
5.  1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
6.  1 Dry chilli
7.  1/2 tsp salt
8.  Juice of 1 lemon

METHOD
1.   Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
2.   Heat the oil in a wok, add mustard seeds and break the dry chilli into the hot oil, let them crackle.
3.  Add the tomatoes and salt, cover with  lid for next 10 mins.
4.   Open the lid, the tomatoes should slightly come out of their skins and must have partially cooked.
5.   Add chillies and sugar. Cook until the sugar has melted itself into the chutney.
6.   Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and cover.
7.  Try the chutney in room temperature, of course it tastes divine  when served cold.