Tamatar Ka Achaar
Tomatoes - 1 Kg
Haldi (optional) - 2Tsp
Garlic chopped finely - 50 Gms
Ginger chopped finely - 25 Gms
Red chilli powder - 2 Tsp
Whole dry red chillies - 4
Vinegar - 1 Cup
Sugar - 125 Gms or 1 Cup
Mustard oil or cooking oil - 1 Cup
Salt - 50 Gms
Dry Roast & Grind Coarsely:
Jeera (cumin seeds) - 50 Gms
Methi daana (fenugreek seeds) - 25 Gms
Method:
Clean tomatoes and cut into small pieces.
Chop garlic and ginger finely.
Dry roast jeera and methi seeds and grind coarsely.
Heat oil, add garlic and ginger and fry till light brown.
Break red chillies into 3-4 pieces and add to garlic and ginger.
Fry for a few seconds.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook till tender.
Keep stirring constantly.
Add sugar and cook till it dissolves.
Add vinegar, salt, haldi, freshly ground methi and jeera.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from fire.
Cool and fill in a clean jar.
