Pistachio Chutney (Pista Pachadi)

Ingredients:

Pistachios (shelled) - 1 cup
Carrot (grated) - 1 cup
Tomato (cut pieces) - 1 cup
Coconut milk - 2 Tbsp
Red chili - 2
Cumin (Zeera) - 2 tsp
Mustard - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 3 to 4
Raisins - 1/2 cup
Cashew nuts(roasted) - 1/2 cup
Salt per taste.

Procedure:

• Add 1 Tbsp ghee to a pan on medium heat.
• Add 1 tsp cumin, cut tomatoes, salt and cook covered for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Keep it aside.
• In a blender add pistachios, carrots, raisins, cashew nuts, coconut milk, 1 red chili along with the cooked tomatoes.
• Add 2 cups water and grind into smooth paste.
• Season with mustard, curry leaves, cumin and a red chili.

This chutney is ready to be served.

Note: If using salted pistachios use very little salt.

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