Ingredients
1 kg tomato chopped
1/2 bottle white vinegar
1/2kg sesame (til) oil
125 gm garlic peeled
125 gm green chillies
60 gm ginger
1/2 tbsp jeera (cumin seeds)
125 gm mustard seeds
60 gm red chilli powder
1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
Method
Hand grind if possible, under a stone, the ingredients for best results.
If not available use mixie. Put the garlic, ginger, green chilli first.
Add the vinegar and remaining spices, a little at a time while grinding, grind till coarse
paste is made.
Heat oil, add masala, a little at a time.
Fry till brownish in colour.
Add tomatoes and salt. Poring to boil.
Cool and preserve in clean glass jar.