Tripura's Mosdeng Serma, A Tasty Tomato Chutney

By Shireen Jamooji

January 15, 2024

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Packed with flavour and super simple to recreate at home, this tomato chutney native to Tripura in North East India is a staple side dish with pork dishes and rice.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon Mustard Oil 3 medium-sized Tomatoes, chopped 1 medium-sized Onion, finely chopped 3-4 Garlic Cloves, chopped (small size) Salt to taste 1 tablespoon Red Chilly Powder 1/4 cup Water

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Step 1

Heat the mustard oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and garlic.

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Step 2

Sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan.

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Step 3

In a separate bowl, make a paste by mixing water with red chilly powder.

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Step 4

Add the chilly powder paste to the pan, along with salt to taste.

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Step 5

Allow the mixture to cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes become soft and mushy. Serve alongside any meal.

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