Tomato Onion Chutney

1 onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red chili
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp tamarind paste
2 Tb. pottu kadalai
salt

Dry roast the pottu kadalai and set aside.

In a pan, heat 1 Tb. sesame oil.  When hot, add the red chili and onion. Sauté for a few minutes.  Add the garlic and tamarind paste and cook until the onion is soft. Add in tomato and cook until tomato is soft. Salt to taste. Put tomato mixture and pottu kadalai in the food processor and grind until smooth.

Optional: splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves and garnish before serving.