Chutni with LeeLaa Jii

"CHUTNI" is a word used to describe any "sauce"
However- this specific chutni functions/tastes more like our salsa.

So of course I asked LeeLaa Jii to teach me how she makes it, and she graciously agreed.

Thought I would share our kitchen adventures.
(In case you were bored one day and wanted to make it yourself :)

1.) Place the tomatoes over the burner and allow the flames to singe the skin,
This does two things: allows the skin to be peeled easily, and begins cooking the tomato.

I love spending time in the kitchen with this lady :)

We have to move across town which means we will have a new house helper.
I have grown to treasure this woman, and I am really going to miss her dearly.


Anyways...
2.) Once most of the skin has been singed and the tomato starts to soften-
remove them from the flame, dip them in water, and remove the skin
3.) Take tomatoes and run though the large holes on a "cheese" grater by hand to 'puree'- dump into a bowl

3.) Chop up two green chile peppers
4.) Peel several cloves of garlic and grate them so they are fine.
5.) Dump 1 tsp. salt to the above two while on the cutting board
6.) Take a rolling pin and crush well the above (step 3-5) ingredients together.
*Optional: You may also grate a little ginger as well to add some antioxidants

7.) Peel & finely chop a small onion and add to tomato mix, as well as the crushed pepper mix

8.) Stir & Taste- see if additional salt or other flavoring is needed.
9.) If all is well- Add some baked tortillas to the picture and ENJOY!
Chips & Chutni :)

* If you are reading this post- I would love for you to just take a few minutes to pray for this precious woman who, at this point, does not know the Father's love.
Thank You!