TOMATO THOKKU

                               

As the prices of tomatoes is plummeting,I decided to prepare this tasty thokku.There are different recipes available for this thokku,but I have followed my mom's recipe.But she incorporates ground  paste of tomatoes.But I prefer the chunks in this recipe,hence I added the same.With this tasty thokku on hand,you can whip up tasty tomato rice in a jiffy.

 INGREDIENTS

 

RIPE TOMATOES-- 500 GRAMS

CHILLI POWDER- 2 TSP

MUSTARD- 3/4  TSP

FENUGREEK SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

SESAME OIL- 1 TBSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

TAMARIND- MARBLE SIZE

ASAFOETIDA- 1 TSP

PROCEDURE :

1.Wash wipe and chopped tomatoes and keep it aside.Dry roast mustard and fenugreek seeds and powder it.

2. Heat sesame oil in pan,splutter mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves and add asafoetida

3. Transfer the chopped pieces over the seasoning and saute well. Now pour the tamarind syrup,salt and allow it boil.

4. Add turmeric powder,chilli powder and the ground powder and boil till the oil starts to leave the sides and switch off .