Tomato Thokku

About the recipe:
A spicy, versatile chutney that goes with just about anything!

Ingredients:
Tomatoes - 3
Red chilly powder  - 1 spoon 


Seasoning:
Oil - 2 spoons
Mustard seeds - 1 spoon
Turmeric - 1 spoon
Curry leaves - few
Asafoetida - a pinch
Salt to taste


How to:
Blanch the tomatoes for just about 5 minutes or less until the skin cracks. Peel off the skin and grind it to a puree. Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter and add the curry leaves, asafoetida, turmeric and red chilly powder. Add the tomato puree and cook on low flame for a few minutes until the oil separates. It is done when the mixture thickens. Add some salt to taste. 
Goes well with idli, dosa, bread or just mix it with steamed rice and a dab of ghee!