Tomato and Cilantro (Kothamalli) Chutney

Ingredients:
Tomatoes - 4
Fresh Cilantro / Kothamalli - 1 bunch
Green Chilies - 2
Red Chili - 2
Ginger - 1/2 inch
Salt - to taste

For tempering:
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dal - 2 tsp
Asafetida - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp

Method:

1. Place tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes and remove the skin.  Chop and keep it aside.
2. Wash and chop the coriander.
3. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add green chilies, red chilies and ginger.  Fry for 30 seconds.
4. Now add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the chopped cilantro and cook for a minute.
5. Once cooled,  puree the mixture in a blender or food processor along with salt.  
6. Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds.  Add urad dal and fry till golden brown. Add asafetida and immediately pour the oil over chutney and mix well.
7. Serve with idli or doasi.

Sending this to Priya's The Chutney Chow Down Event.