Tomato'r Misti Chutney ( Sweet Tomato sauce)

Tomato'r Misti Chutney( Sweet Tomato sauce)

A Bengali's lunch is incomplete without a sweet savor. We love our food more than anything else. Today's recipe is a simple yet super delicious to satisfy your sweet tooth. I have grown up having this sweet chutney prepared using tomatoes, ever since a tiny 2 year old who was fussy eater 😜.

Recipe

Ingredients

1. 4 medium sized tomatoes finely chopped

2. 3-4 dates finely chopped (optional)

3. 1/2 cup of sugar

4. A pinch of paanch phoron powder ( A mix of mustard, fenugreek, onion, cumin and fennel seeds)

5. A pinch of mustard seeds

6. A teaspoon of mustard oil

7. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

8. Salt to taste

How to cook

In a flat bottomed pan add the mustard seeds and cover it. Once the mustard starts spluttering, add the oil and then add remaining ingredients. Give it a good stir and allow the tomatoes to get softened. Now add a cup of water, cover it with a lid and let it boil for 15 minutes on medium flame. Once the mixture gets a gravy like consistency turn off the gas and transfer it to a serving bowl, sprinkle a pinch of paanch phoron powder and allow it to come to room temperature. Serve it as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

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