Tomato Achar(Tomato pickle)

Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted tomatoes, peeled, and finely chopped
• 3 fresh red chilies, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds( optional)
• 1 tablespoon mustard/vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped

Direction
In a blender combine all ingredients to form smooth paste-like mixture. Transfer into a large bowl.
For garnish, in a non-stick pan heat one tablespoon of mustard oil, splitter fenugreek until it turns dark. Add slices of garlic and fry till light brown. Pour the garlic-oil mixture and chopped green onions over the tomato mixture. Mix well and refrigerate for at leat two hours. Serve chilled with nepalese sekuwas, chhewyalas, MOMOs. Makes a good condiment