Tomato & Tamarind chutney

You need
Tomatoes - 3 (finely chopped)
Tamarind paste - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 5 leaves
Garlic cloves - 2 
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Ginger - a small piece
Red chillies - 1-2
Green chillies  - 1-2 
Jeera - 1 teaspoon
Cashew nuts - a handful or little less
Asafoetida - 1/2 teaspoon
Mint leaves - few - optional
Salt
Oil


Method

• In a pan start by adding oil and splutter the mustard seeds, followed by cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic cloves, ginger, red chillies, green chillies, Asafoetida and cashew nuts. 
• Saute for a minute.
• Add the tomatoes, tamarind, salt, cover and cook well until the tomatoes turn really soft.
• Allow to cool and grind this into a paste.Add water if required.
• Serve with Idli or Dosa.