Tomato Achar

This achar can be eaten alongside a traditional Nepali meal of rice and lentils [dal] or as a dipping sauce or salsa. Learn more about achar in South Asian cuisine.

What you need:

• 8-9 small tomatoes [adjust if using larger tomatoes], chopped into large chunks
• 1/2 onion, chopped into small pieces
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Red pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Add oil to a non-stick pot that has a lid. Heat for 30 seconds on medium heat. 
2. Add onions to pan. Stir and cook until clear. 
3. Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger and cumin. Cover with lid.
4. Cook until tomatoes have reduced in size and mixture resembles a thick salsa or chunky pasta sauce.
5. Add red pepper and salt to taste.
6. Enjoy warm or refrigerate to serve cold.