_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Monday 15 February 2016

RED TOMATO CHUTNEY/ BHAJI

As I am born and grown in Maharashtra , very touchy about Maharashtrian spices .
I have enjoyed various vegetarian cuisines , but this tomato chutney is quiet close to my heart . I always love the combination of spice, tanginess and sweetness. My hubby loved this chutney/bhaji  so much . He used to make it when he used to stay away from home in Akola,Maharashtra . Its very quick and easy to make. I always make this bhaji when I fall short of any another vegetables or when I am in hurry.



INGREDIENTS:
3-4 Red Tomatoes, chopped
2 Onions, chopped finely
4-5 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
Salt as needed
2-3 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 tablespoon Oil
3-4 Tbsp Sugar
1 tablespoon Peanuts / Peanut Powder


METHOD:
STEP 1 - Wash and chop the tomatoes .Chop onions fine.Crush the garlic.
STEP 2 - Take a wide pan , put oil and lets add peanuts and crackle cumin,mustard seeds .If like to use asafoetida add a pinchful .
STEP 3 - Add chopped onion, garlic and saute well.When onions are little golden brown, add turemeric powder and mix.
STEP 4 - Add chopped tomatoes in it and cook the tomatoes well for 5-7 minutes.
STEP 5 - Add red chilli powder, salt and mix and cook again for next 2-3 minutes.
STEP 6 - Last but not least add sugar .Cook till the sugar melts and the sugar syrup dries totally .Your tomato chutney is ready.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot like a side dish with varan-bhat ,chapatti.

      NOTE : If you are adding peanut powder ,add it at the time you add you spices.

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