Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds (jeera), asafoetida (heeng) and coarsely ground cloves (laung).
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1/8 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida), 1-2 Cloves Laung (Cloves)
Add chopped onions to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
Add coarsely chopped garlic. Fry till the garlic and onion are cooked and turn golden brown.
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi) and salt.
1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
Now add some chopped tomatoes to the pan.
Cook on high heat till the tomatoes become soft. Let the mixture cool slightly and then make a smooth puree in a blender.
Tomato garlic chutney is ready. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.