TOMATO THOKKU
in HOMEMADE, PICKLES, SIDE DISH FOR IDLI / DOSA on Monday, February 27, 2012
One of the very few pickles I know to make at home! Tastes best with curd rice,also can enjoy with stuffed parathas. Recipe source,my mom-in-law :) So obviously my hubby’s favourite!
INGREDIENTS:
Tomatoes | 5 nos.,big sized |
Red chilli powder | 2 tsp |
Sambhar powder | 2 tsp |
Turmeric powder | 1/4 tsp |
Salt | 2 1/4 tsp(adjust accordingly) |
Jaggery | 1 small piece |
To Roast and powder:
fenugreek seeds/vendhayam | 1 tsp |
To temper:
Sesame oil | 5 tblsp |
Mustard | 1 tsp |
Curry leaves | 2 sprigs |
Asafoetida | 1/4 tsp |
Procedure:
- Roast fenugreek seeds in a few drops of oil till golden brown.
- Cool down and powder it .
- Wash the tomatoes and chop them finely.
- Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil and temper with mustard,add curry leaves and asafoetida and fry without burning.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and add all the powders and salt.
- Mix well and reduce the flame to medium low.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes , stirring in between to avoid burning.
- Add the jaggery and powdered fenugreek seeds powder and mix well.
- After few minutes(1-2 minutes),at a stage,oil starts oozing out.
- Switch off the stove and cool down.
- Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate. Can be used for a month if handled properly.
- I enjoyed today with curd rice :)
Notes:
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