Tomato/Red bell pepper Chutney

Directions

• Heat the oil and add the urad & chana dal, red chillies and roast till the dals are a golden brown color.
• Add the diced red bell pepper and the tomatoes and cook till soft and pulpy for 3-5 mins
• Add the tamarind paste and if desired add the jaggery at this time.Give the mixture a nice stir and switch off the flame.
• Cool and blend the mixture into a fine paste.
• Take a little oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
• Next add the urad dal and the red chilly and roast till the dal is golden brown.
• Add a pinch of asafetida and the curry eaves and switch off the flame.
• Add the above tempering to the chutney and mix well.
• This versatile chutney can be eaten with chapathi, dosa or even with plain rice.