Tomato Achar Recipe

Name: Tomato Achar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes or 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes; 5 fresh hot red chili peppers, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground szechwan pepper (timur); 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon cooking oil; salt; Garnish; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

4 large ripe tomatoes or 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
5 fresh hot red chili peppers, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground szechwan pepper (timur)
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
salt
Garnish
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Roast tomatoes in oven for about 30 minutes, or until charred.
2
Remove charred skin and reserve flesh in a bowl.
3
In a sauce pan, heat oil.
4
Add cumin and mustard seeds; fry for 30 seconds or so.
5
Add chilies, garlic, ginger, timur, asafetida, lime juice and salt; stir for a minute.
6
In a blender, combine roasted tomatoes, chopped cilantro and mint, if used, and spice mixture; process to form smooth paste-like mixture (can be made chunkier, if desired).
7
Transfer into a large bowl.
8
For garnish, in a non-stick pan heat one tablespoon of oil, splitter fenugreek until it turns dark.
9
Add slices of garlic and fry till light brown.
10
Pour the garlic-oil mixture and chopped cilantro over the tomato mixture.
11
Mix well and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

156

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe tomatoes or 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, 5 fresh hot red chili peppers, minced, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Tomato Achar falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tomato Achar

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