Kara Chutney

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
1 teaspoon	chana dal
2	dried red chilies
1	large onion, finely chopped
2	ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	tamarind paste
1 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspoon	sugar
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 cup	water

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add urad dal, chana dal, and dried red chilies. Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
4. 4 Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. 6 Stir in the tamarind paste, salt, sugar, and asafoetida.
7. 7 Add the curry leaves and mix well.
8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
9. 9 Cook until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.
10. 10 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.