Home made sun dried tomatoes

Step 1
Cut the tomatoes into quarters (If they are really tiny, cut them into halves). You may want to remove the seedy pulpy center of the tomato - I haven't.

Step 2
Pat each quarter with a tissue to take away any excess moisture.

Step 3
Pummel your rock salt into smithereens and make about 1 teaspoon of rock salt powder.

Step 4
Smash up your garlic cloves and pepper corns.

Step 5
Combine the garlic, basil, pepper, and salt. Add the olive oil and mix well.

Step 6
Dip each tomato quarter into your oily mixture and lay on a tray.

Step 7
Cover with a net or fine cloth and lay out in the sun to dry.

Pix at http://rawgirlinmumbai.blogspot.com/2010/12/home-made-sun-dried-tomatoes.html