Tomato Khatta with raisins

Tomato Khatta is a prominent side-dish in almost every Odia household during winters as tomatoes are galore. Odia people prefer their chutneys to be high on a sweeter side. So though we call it “Khatta” which means “sour”, we actually make it more of sweet and less of sour. However, there is another version of Tomato Khatta which is actually sour as no sugar is added to it. But in respect to popularity, the "Sweet Tomato khatta" is a real heart winner. To give the "Tomato Khatta" more of sweetness punch, dates or raisins are added. Today I will be sharing the recipe of Tomato Khatta with raisins.

Tomato Khatta with raisins

Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients:

Tomato (medium) - 6

Raisins -1 tbsp.

Panch phoron - 1 tsp.

Curry leaves - 7-8

Dry red chilies-2

Ginger- 1 inch (crushed)

Sugar- 6 tbsp.

Roasted cumin- chili powder- 4 tsp.

Salt to taste

Procedure: 

Chop the tomatoes and heat up the pan. Pour in oil, once hot add the panch phoron, dry red chilies, curry leaves and ginger. Let it sputter for few seconds and when you can smell the nice aroma, then add the chopped tomatoes along with salt. Let it cook for five minutes and when the tomatoes turn mushy, add sugar and raisins. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes.  Taste for the sweetness, if you want it sweeter you may add more of sugar. Finally, add the roasted cumin-chili powder and turn off the gas after giving it a final stir.

Notes:

You can substitute raisins with chopped dates.

You may increase or decrease the sweetness level as per your preference.

This can be stored for about 4-5 days in a refrigerator.