Podina and Tomato Chutney recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes (about 200 g), chopped
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves (podina), packed
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 to 3 green chillies
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (zeera)
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oil

Method

1. Heat the oil in a small pan on medium heat and add the tomatoes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they soften and release their juice.
2. Let the tomatoes cool completely.
3. Add the cooled tomatoes, mint, coriander, chillies and garlic to a blender.
4. Add the cumin, salt, sugar and lemon juice.
5. Blend to a smooth, thick sauce, adding a spoon of water only if the blades stall.
6. Taste and adjust salt, chilli and lemon juice, then chill before serving.

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