Kara Chutney

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Ingredients

	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Urad dal
	1 teaspoon	Chana dal
	2	Red Chili , dried
	1	Onion , large, finely chopped
	2	Tomato , ripe, chopped
	1 teaspoon	Tamarind paste
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 teaspoon	Sugar
	1/4 teaspoon	Asafoetida
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	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.