Tomato khajuri khatta
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A sweet-sour chutney of tomatoes and dates, tempered with panch phutana, served at the end of Odia feasts.
Region: OdishaOccasion: Feasts, weddings and festive mealsTime: 25 minServes: 6Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 8 dates, seeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1 tsp oil
- ½ tsp panch phutana
- 1 dried red chilli
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 3–4 tbsp sugar or jaggery
- A pinch of turmeric
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp roasted cumin-chilli powder
Method
- Heat oil and add panch phutana, red chilli and ginger.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric and salt and cook until soft.
- Add dates, raisins and sugar or jaggery with ¼ cup water and simmer until thick and glossy.
- Sprinkle roasted cumin-chilli powder and cool before serving.
History
Khatta (sour dishes) are an essential part of an Odia meal. Ripe or raw mango, tomato and tamarind are all used.
Significance
A sweet khatta is served near the end of feasts to refresh the palate.