Spicy Tomato Chutney

Spicy tomato chutney made with fresh tomatoes, spiced with berbere spice blend a delicious condiment, it is sweet, spicy and tangy. Dip it with a bread or pour it over rice dishes you will be surprised how many ways to use it.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoon
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 6 large tomatoes, peeled, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic roughly chopped
• 2-4 tablespoons berbere
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, bring it to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the  sugar, berbere, tamarind paste and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for  50 minutes, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Put the chutney in blender and make a smooth paste (optional).

Store in tightly covered container in the refrigerator.