A recipe for Hot Tomato Relish (Gujarati Kasundi). Follow the simple recipe instructions for Hot Tomato Relish (Gujarati Kasundi) shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 Tbs. Mild vegetable oil1/2 Tsp. Mustard seeds
1 1/2 Tbs. Slivered garlic
1/2 Tsp. Turmeric
1 Tsp. Cayenne pepper
1/2 Tsp. Salt
5 med. Ripe tomatoes, blanched, peeled, chopped
1/4 c. Distilled white vinegar
Directions
This very popular relish is from Gujarat in western India. It makes a wonderful dipping sauce for finger foods. Heat oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard and garlic. Cook, stirring, until mixture starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add turmeric, cayenne, salt and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Spoon into clean jars and seal. Makes 3/4 cup. Note: Stays fresh for several weeks in a covered jar in the refrigerator. PER TABLESPOON: 20 calories, 0 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 1 g fiber. Laxmi Hiremath writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, 6/24/92. - Stephen Ceideburg
