Tomato Chutney

1 cup chopped red ripe tomatoes
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp chana dal
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp sesame seeds
a dash of hing
3 red chillies
3 green chillies
1 tbsp tamarind
little cilantro
Salt as per taste

Dry roast sesame seeds and take it into a blender jar. In the same pan heat oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, both chillies and hing. Fry until the dals turn brown in color, remove it into the blender jar. In the same pan add the chopped tomatoes put some turmeric and cook until the tomatoes are cooked well. Remove from heat and let it cool. In the mean time add salt to the blender jar and blend the roasted dals and sesame seeds until they form coarse mixture. Now add cooled tomatoes and cilantro and pulse it for couple of times and remove into a serving bowl. Serve the chutney with idlis or dosas. A better alternative to the peanut chutney or coconut chutney.

Serving Size: Makes 32 1 tbsp servings