Tomato chatni is one of the major desserts prepared in Bengali traditional occasions. It is not only famous for its lovely taste but it is also quite popular for its dark intense colour.

Ingredients:

• Panch phoron (nigella, black mustard, fenugreek, fennel & cumin seeds)- 2 tbsp
• Sugar- ½ kg
• Salt- A pinch of
• Tamarind pulp- 1 tsp
• Tomatoes- ½ kg
• Oil- 1 tsp
• Red whole chillies- 2-3

Direction:

• Wash the tomatoes well & then chop it into medium size.
• In the warm water soak the tamarind for a very few minutes.
• Remove the pulp of the tamarind & keep the flesh aside.
• Now make the sugar syrup as per your desired consistency.
• Take a frying pan & heat oil on medium temperature.
• Add the panch phoron along with the red chillies.
• When it begins to splutter pour the chopped tomatoes & stir well.
• Now pour the sugar syrup, salt & water if desired.
• Stir properly & allow it to fry till it turns in red thick colour.
• Now add the tamarind pulp & stir well.
• Crush the dry roasted panch phoron powder & scatter on the top of the chutney to enhance the flavour.