Tomato kurma is a simple and tasty side dish that goes well with idly and dosai.
Ingredients:
- 2 nos – Tomato (chopped finely)
- 1 no – Onion (chopped finely)
- 1 tsp – Ginger garlic crushed
- 1 no – Green chilli
- 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp – Red chilli powder
- 2 tsp – Coriander powder/dhania
- 1 tbsp – Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Salt as needed
For grinding:
- 2 to 3 tbsp – Coconut grated
- 1/4 tsp – Fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp – Poppy seeds
- 4 or 5 nos – Cashew nuts
Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp – Oil
- 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp – Split black gram (ulunthu)
- Few curry leaves
Preparation method:
- Grind items given “for grinding” to a smooth paste. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, season with items given for seasoning. Add onion, ginger garlic crushed, green chilli and little salt, saute until translucent or golden brown.
- Next add tomato and saute till massy. Then add all masala powders and saute till raw smell goes off.
- Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water, bring it to boil and cook for 5 mins. Finally add ground paste and cook for another 5 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with idly or dosai.
This is one dish my husband die for... But he prefer my mum preparation at anytime :-)..
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Delicious and flavorful kurma.
ReplyDeleteDivya's Culinary Journey
those red tomatoes look so cute :) wish to have kurma with dosa..
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright curry... love the Tomato pictures..
ReplyDelete-Mythreyi
Yum! Yum! Yum!
Hi Shanthi,
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Delicious kurma n excellent clicks
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Sounds very delicious...perfect with idli n dosa..
ReplyDeletemy most favorite one... if tomato kurma presents in my menu extra idli or dosa ll go to tummy...
ReplyDeleteVIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA
looks so delicious....& nice clicks too
ReplyDeletelooks delicious......great combo with chapathis....
ReplyDeleteAwesome recipe try it soon give the onion and tomotto in grams or cup measure
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