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Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:

• 11 1/2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 6-8 dried curry leaves, finely crumbled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh peeled ginger
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
• 1 large fresh jalapeno pepper, trimmed and seeded
• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list. You'll find most of the items at local supermarkets or big box stores, such as Walmart. What you can't find is available on Amazon. It takes time for this delicious chutney to cook down, but just toss it all in the slow cooker for one of the most delicious and versatile sauces you'll want to make on repeat.

Method:

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and next four ingredients. Sauté about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Scrape spice mixture into a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion and remaining ingredients, cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours or until tomatoes are cooked down. Transfer chutney to a container; chill. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Yield: about 4 cups.  

Hands on time: 12 min. Total time: 8 hr 12 min.