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Green Pepper and Tomato Chutney with Indian Spices

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 to matoes chopped
  • 2 green peppers diced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 small red chilies seeded and chopped
  • 2 tsp tamarind paste
  • Small handful chopped coriander to garnish
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan, add small onion and saute till translucent.
  • Add the green peppers, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, garlic and chillies and saute gently for about 20-30 minutes over a low heat, tossing occasionally, until the peppers are very soft
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool down.
  • Add the tamarind paste and stir.
  • Blitz or liquidize until smooth, slowly adding about 50ml hot water to make a smooth and slightly thick purée.
  • Season to taste and top with chopped coriander.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Notes

To serve: Serve with chapati, puri or tortilla crisps.