Tomato Pickle

Ingredients:

Tomatoes-6 big cubed
Red chillies-3 or 4(as needed)
Danya seeds-A handful
Methi seeds-1/2 tsp
Tamarind paste-1 gooseberry size ball
Mustard seeds-2 tsp
Curry leaves- A bunch
Asafoetida- A few puffs
Garlic-5,6 pods cut into slices
Sesame oil

Procedure:

1. In a heavy,deep pan with little sesame oil, add the cubed tomatoes. Let it boil and become mushy.Usually takes about 20-30 minutes. Do not add water.Switch off stove and let cool.
2.In another small pan, dry roast the red chillies,methi seeds, danya seeds and grind to a fine powder.
3.Now add very little water,tamarind paste and grind the tomatoes to a fine paste.Put it back in the stove and keep boiling till oil separates and water evaporates.
4.Now fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves,asafoetida.Switch off the stove, add the garlic and mix with tomato pickle.
5.Serve with idlies,dosas,rice,as you wish.Enjoy!