Tomato Chutney

Directions

1. 1
   Heat your choice of cooking oil in the skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add mustard seeds. Let the mustard seeds splutter a little (hold a lid or a plate to cover the skillet to avoid seeds flying out). The spluttering releases the aromatic mustard flavor in the oil. At this time, add turmeric powder and cumin seeds.
3. 3
   Add the garlic. Saute the garlic for a couple of minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
4. 4
   Stir in medium sized cubed tomatoes and add salt
5. 5
   Let the tomatoes cook for a bit. Add sugar, tamarind paste and cayenne or red chili powder according to taste and stir well.
6. 6
   Let it simmer for a minute or two. Serve with rice or naan!