Tomato Achar

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== Description ==
This a condiment prepared with tomatoes and Himalayan spices and herbs.
== 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 seeds
* 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon ground szechwan pepper (timur)
* ¼ teaspoon asafetida powder
* 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped (optional)
* 1 tablespoon cooking oil
* salt
=== Garnish ===
* 1 tablespoon oil
* 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
* 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
== Directions ==
# Roast tomatoes in oven for about 30 minutes, or until charred.
# Remove charred skin and reserve flesh in a bowl.
# In a sauce pan, heat oil.
# Add cumin and mustard seeds; fry for 30 seconds or so.
# Add chilies, garlic, ginger, timur, asafetida, lime juice and salt; stir for a minute.
# 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).
# Transfer into a large bowl.
# For garnish, in a non-stick pan heat one tablespoon of oil, splitter fenugreek until it turns dark.
# Add slices of garlic and fry till light brown.
# Pour the garlic-oil mixture and chopped cilantro over the tomato mixture.
# Mix well and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
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