Sunday, November 7, 2010

Tomato Gojju/Curry


Tomato Curry











Preparation time:7 min
Cooking time:15 min
Serves: 3

You Will Need
Tomatoes medium sized-- 4
Onion------------------------ 1-2
Curry leaves---------------handfull
Bengal gram dal----------1 Tbsp
Mustard-------------------1/2 tsp
hing-------------------------pinch
turmeric-------------------pinch
Tamarind juice-----------very little, especially if you are using sour tomatoes( add little while cooking, if you find the tanginess less, add more after the curry is fully cokked and reheat)
Green chillies-------------3-4
Sambar Masala powder-1 tsp
Oil
Salt

Steps
  • Spread 2tsp oil around a dry vessel and heat in medium flame
  • Add mustard seeds, bengal gram dal, curry leaves, green chillies and saute it in low flame until the bengal gram dal turns light brown.
  • Add thinly sliced onions, increase the flame to medium and saute till golden brown
  • Add tomato chops( around 2 cm squares) and cook it for a few min
  • Add salt
  • Add a pinch of hing, turmeric, sambar powder and mix well
  • Add the tamarind juice and pour water according to the consistency you desire
  • Bring the water to a boil
  • After the mixture starts boiling, turn down the flame, cover the vessel and let it simmer for 10min. Tomato curry is ready to be served.
  • Add finely chopped coriander leaves on the curry if you want.

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