Tomato Onion Chutney

Name: Tomato Onion Chutney
Total time: 10 min
Yield: One-third cup
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small onion, minced; 2 medium, ripe tomatoes, seeded, peeled and finely chopped, about 1/2 pound; Salt to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:One-third cup

½tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼teaspoon cumin seeds
1small onion, minced
2medium, ripe tomatoes, seeded, peeled and finely chopped, about ½ pound
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the cumin seeds, and when they start to sizzle, stir in the onion. Saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about four minutes.
Step 2
Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat for about five minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the lemon juice and allow to cool to room temperature.