Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion or Nigella seeds
  • 10 fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 5 curry leaves
  • 1 small red onion, chopped finely
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons dried red chile pepper
  • 1/2 kilo tomatoes, chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt, to taste

Method

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, cumin, coriander, Nigella, and fenugreek and anise seeds and allow them to splutter for a few seconds.
  • Next, add curry leaves and allow them to cook for 10 seconds.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until brown. Add dried red chile pepper, tomatoes, turmeric, and salt.
  • Cook on medium heat until the tomatoes are soft and the oil rises to the top of the chutney. Remove from heat and keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.