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Tomato Achar

Tomato Achar is a traditional Guyanan recipe for a classic spiced chilli, onion and tomato relish that's served almost ubiquitously as a condiment. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Guyanan version of: Tomato Achar.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

25 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Makes:

1 jar

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Chilli RecipesSauce RecipesGuyana Recipes



Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp curry powder
3 jalapeño chillies, thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, chopped
lime juice
salt to taste

Method:

Fry the onions and garlic in oil until the onion is soft (about 5 minutes). Add the curry powder, tomatoes, jalapeño chillies and simmer on low heat until the tomatoes are cooked through and the mixture has attained a sauce-like consistency (about 20 minutes). Season with the salt and lime to taste.

Bottle in a clean, hot jar. Allow to mature for a couple of weeks before use.