Tomato Khajuri (Dates) Khata

INGREDIENTS

• 4-5 Large and Ripe Tomatoes, chopped into 1” pieces
• 1 Sprig of Curry Leaf
• ½ inch Ginger minced finely
• 5-6 Dates (Khajuri)
• Salt, Sugar as per taste
• Panch phootan
• 1 Dry Red Chilli
• Oil

METHOD

• In a pan, heat some oil and then add the panch phootan.
• When it crackles, add the red chilli followed by the curry leaves.
• Stir well. Add the chopped tomatoes with little salt and turmeric.
• Cover with a lid, stirring occasionally. Cook on a medium flame.
• Once, the tomatoes are ¾ cooked, add the dates. Give it a stir and cover again.
• Within the next 5-6 minutes, the tomatoes along with the dates, should be cooked completely. At this point, add sugar (as per taste).
• The tomatoes shall start caramelizing and change colour.
• Cook on simmer for another couple of minutes.
• Switch off flame and garnish with chopped coriander.
• A fine accompaniment to any Indian meal!!