Cut off the green ends of the tomatoes. Make two criss-cross slits at the other end. Place them in a microwave safe bowl along with red chilies. Add ¼ cup water. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes. Leave to cool slightly.
(To cook on stovetop, place tomatoes and red chilies in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 7-8 minutes or until soft)
Place cooled tomatoes and red chilies in a food processor. Add garlic cloves, black peppercorns and sugar. Season with salt.
Grind to smooth paste.
Store in a sterilized air tight container in the refrigerator for a week.
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Notes
- Deseed chilies if they are too spicy - In authentic momos chutney recipe, sichuan peppers are used. If available, add a couple of chilies along with the regular red chilies - You can also use Kashmiri red chilies for more color and less heat