California Raisin Tomato and Onion Seed Chutney

• 2 tbsp. grape seed or canola oil
• 1/2 tsp. black onion seeds
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 2 small dried red chile
• 1 lb. fresh ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1-1/4 tsp. mild red chili powder
• 1 tbsp. California golden raisins

Preparation

1 Heat oil in heavy pan and add onion seeds, bay leaf and dried chiles.
2  When they crackle, snap and pop, add tomatoes and cook until soft.
3 Stir in chili powder, sugar and raisins; simmer for 15 minutes until liquid has almost all evaporated and the chutney is thick and glossy.
4 Cool and serve as a vegetarian side dish or with East Indian flatbreads such as poori or parantha for dipping.

Source: Chef Robert Gadsby and California Raisin Marketing Board