Sikkim Tomato Achar Dip

This Sikkim Tomato Achar Dip tastes just like the traditional Sikkimese tomato pickle, which is sour and spicy. A quick and easy recipe that brings the best of Sikkims food to your table. Great for dipping snacks in or serving with meals to add flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional

Instructions:

In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat

There should be fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds

Cook them until they begin to smoke

It will take about 5 to 7 minutes for the cherry tomatoes to soften after you add them

Add the salt, chili powder, and turmeric powder and mix them in

Add two to three more minutes of cooking

Take it off the heat and let it cool down a bit

Put the mix in a blender or food processor, add the lemon juice, and blend it until its smooth

You can add chopped cilantro for extra flavor if you want to

Put the dip in a bowl for serving and put it in the fridge until youre ready to serve