Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Tomato

chopped (big pieces)

1 ml

Sunflower Oil

as required

1 tbsp

Mustard seeds

3 unit

Dry Red Chillies

torn into pieces

5 unit

Curry leaves

2 unit

Onions

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

2 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

0.5 tbsp

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

0.5 tbsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Step 2
~3 min

Add mustard seeds and dry red chilies and let the mustard seeds crackle.

Step 3
~3 min

Add curry leaves, green chilies, and onions.

Step 4
~3 min

Sauté for 1 minute and add ginger garlic paste.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté until onions turn golden brown.

Step 6
~3 min

Add Kashmiri red chili powder and turmeric powder.

Step 7
~3 min

Mix well and add chopped tomatoes.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

Step 9
~3 min

Add salt to taste and cook for a few more seconds.

Step 10
~3 min

Turn off the flame, transfer to a bowl and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve hot with Tomato Onion Sambar and Homemade Soft Idlis.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chilies to your spice preference.

Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.

Do not overcook the tomatoes, as they can become mushy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and dal.

Serve as a topping for idli or dosa.

Serve as a light meal with roti or chapati.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato Onion Sambar
Homemade Soft Idlis
Rice
Roti

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kerala, India

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a side dish in Kerala cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Side Dish
Lunch
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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