Indian 5-Spice Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Indian 5-Spice Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tomatoes medium sized ripe red, chopped; 1 shallot small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/4 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon panch phoran 5-spice; 1 red chilli big dry, split in two or three pieces; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 3/4 teaspoon chilli powder adjust the heat; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon mango powder; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt to taste

Servings: persons

5 tomatoes medium sized ripe red, chopped
1 shallot small onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon panch phoran 5-spice
1 red chilli big dry, split in two or three pieces
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon chilli powder adjust the heat
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon mango powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt to taste

1
Heat oil in a pan, remove it from the heat and carefully add the dry red chilli.
2
Put the pan again on heat and add a generous pinch of sugar and let it caramelise and then add the panch phoran.
3
Once it starts crackling, immediately add the onions. Saute them and when they turn translucent, add the ginger and garlic paste along with a dash of water.
4
Fry till the ginger-garlic starts to turn golden (may be for half a minute or so).
5
Add the tomatoes and stir them on high heat for about a minute and then lower the heat and let them simmer till they become mushy (about 15 minutes)
6
Start seasoning the tomatoes.
7
Add the salt, sugar, turmeric and chilli powder along with the dry mango powder.
8
Stir well and taste them at this stage and adjust the seasonings.
9
Cook them on high heat for a minute or till the liquid in the tomatoes is reduced.
10
Remove the contents in a serving bowl.
11
Serve this hot or cool; I prefer to serve it at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tomatoes medium sized ripe red, chopped, 1 shallot small onion, finely chopped, 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon ginger paste, and more.

Yes, Indian 5-Spice Tomato Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian 5-Spice Tomato Relish

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