SIDE DISH FOR IDLY,DOSAS

in , on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

TOMATO,ONION GRAVY

                   Easy to make,but a yummy,tangy side dish that goes well with Idly,dosa and rotis also!
Ready

Ingredients:

Red ripe tomatoes 3 nos. large
Onion 2 nos. medium
Green chillies Or replace with a tsp of red chilli powder for attractive colour ! 4-5 nos
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Coriander leaves For garnishing
salt as needed
mustard For tempering 1tsp
Urad dal For tempering 1 tsp
oil For tempering 2 tsp
Served with idly

Method:

  1. Chop onions and tomatoes finely and slit the green chillies into two.
  2. Heat a kadai/heavy bottomed vessel with oil and when oil is hot add the tempering items followed by curry leaves,green chillies and onion.
  3. Fry till onion becomes slightly pinkish / transparent.
    Frying onion
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and required salt and keep sauteing,till it becomes  mushy.
    Add tomato, salt turned mushy
  5. Fry in medium flame for 5-6 minutes and then add 1/4 cup water and bring to boil.
    Boil
  6. Simmer for few minutes to form a thick gravy consistency.
  7. Transfer to serving bowl and enjoy with idly,dosa or rotis!
    With idly
NOTE:
  • Always add less water.
  • Add a tsp of ghee while frying for enhanced taste.
  • Can use red chilli powder also instead od green chillies...for the ingredients given here..1 tsp red chilli powder will be approx. enough.

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