Tomato Achar

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This a condiment prepared with tomatoes and himalayan spices and herbs.

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Steps

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

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Remove charred skin and reserve flesh in a bowl.

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In a sauce pan , heat oil.

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Add cumin and mustard seeds.

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Fry for 30 seconds or so.

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Add chilies , garlic , ginger , timur , asafetida , lime juice and salt.

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Stir for a minute.

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In a blender , combine roasted tomatoes , chopped cilantro and mint , if used , and spice mixture.

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Process to form smooth paste-like mixture.

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Transfer into a large bowl.

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

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Add slices of garlic and fry till light brown.

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

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

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Ingredients

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tomatoes, hot red chili peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin seed, mustard seeds, szechwan pepper, asafoetida powder, cilantro, lime juice, mint leaf, cooking oil, salt, oil, fenugreek seeds