Hot Tomato Relish (Gujarati Kasundi)

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Mild vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Mustard seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Slivered garlic
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
5 teaspoons	25ml	Ripe tomatoes - blanched, (medium)
		Peeled - chopped
1/4 cup	59ml	Distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

This very popular relish is from Gujarat in western India. It makes a wonderful dipping sauce for finger foods. Heat oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard and garlic. Cook, stirring, until mixture starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add turmeric, cayenne, salt and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Spoon into clean jars and seal. Makes 3/4 cup. Note: Stays fresh for several weeks in a covered jar in the refrigerator

Source:
Laxmi Hiremath, in the San Francisco Chronicle, 6/24/92

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