Tomato Pickle

During tomato season it is always make use of it and make tomato pickles and store it.

Ingredients:
Tomato - 2 kgs
Red Chilly - 200 gms
Solid hing - 1 inch piece
Methi seeds - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Gingely oil - 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Garlic pods - 24 pods

Method:
Cut the tomato into round slices and spread it in a plate or plastic sheet and dry it in sun for about a week till it becomes dry. Whenever needed soak a  few slices in hot water.

Fry methi seeds and red chillies and grind them to coarse powder. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and when it splitters add the tomato slices and garlic pods saute well without adding water. Add the turmeric powder, ground powder, salt and mix well. When the oil gets released out remove from flame.

Makes a good side dish for dosa or idly.