Caribbean Curry Tomato

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat oil, garlic, and mustard seeds on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until garlic becomes translucent.
   ≈0:41
2. 2
   Add large onion chunks and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add bay leaf.
   ≈2:39
3. 3
   Add large pepper chunks with seeds and season with fresh ground black pepper.
   ≈3:12
4. 4
   Add curry powder and cook for another 3 minutes to release the spices' flavors.
   ≈4:03
5. 5
   Turn to medium heat, add pureed tomato and water, and cook for about 10 minutes to reduce liquid and concentrate flavors.
   ≈4:45
6. 6
   Season with sea salt to taste.
   ≈5:19
7. 7
   Add turmeric, cinnamon, golden brown sugar (if needed), garam masala, and more water. Cook for 4-5 minutes more until tomato chunks soften.
   ≈6:12
8. 8
   Finally add cherry tomatoes and chives, then turn off heat. Let residual heat soften the cherry tomatoes.
   ≈8:30