18 Nov 2012

spicy tasty tomato garlic pickle

i accidentally invented a tasty pickle. everyone must try this tasty pickle 

Ingredients
Ripe Red Tomatoes - 2,
Garlic cloves - 5,
Tamarind paste - 1 tsp,
Red chilli powder - 3 tsp(as per taste),
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp,
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp,
Asefeotida - 1 tsp,
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp,
Gingerly oil - 5 tsp,
Salt - as per taste.






Directions

  • Grind the tomatoes with tamarind paste in to a fine paste without any lumps and keep aside. 
  • Roast the fenugreek and asefeotida with a tsp oil and crush in to fine powder. 
  • Heat 2 tsp oil in kadai, splutter the mustard, add the garlic and saute for 2mins(dont let it to brown), add the tomato paste, cover and let it boil in medium heat. 
  • When the mixture gets little thick, add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, fenugreek powder and salt and mix well. If needed add a tsp oil and again cover, simmer and boil for 5mins. 
  • Now uncover, give a stir and adjust taste, boil till the oil floates on sides and thokku consistency is reached. 
  • Store in an airtight container and use whenever you want ! 

Tastes great with Curd rice, dal rice, dosa, idli, chappati, parathas 
Give it a try, Happy cooking :)