Recipe and source notes

Shitha

3 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons red chile powder (or fresh red chilies, blended)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (optional)

Make it step by step

  1. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  4. Add chile powder and salt. Stir well.
  5. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  6. Add lemon juice or vinegar if desired for extra tanginess.
  7. Let it cool before serving.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook by Wikibooks contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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