Tomato Thokku

Tomato Thokku

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: 2-3

Ingredients

• 3 ripe red tomatoes
• 1 tsp tamarind – seeds removed ( you could use tamarind paste)
• 1/2 inch chopped ginger
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 red chili
• 10-12 curry leaves chopped or whole
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder ( I used less amount, use more if you want the thokku to be spicy)
• a pinch of asafoetida
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt

Instructions

1. In a blender, puree the tomatoes with tamarind.
2. In a pan, heat oil. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Fry till they sizzle and pop.
3. Now add chopped ginger and fry till the raw smell of the ginger disappears.
4. Add the curry leaves and red chili. Fry for a few seconds.
5. Add turmeric powder, hing and red chili powder. Fry for 1-2 second.
6. All the frying should be done on a low flame, so that the spices do not get burnt.
7. Mix in the tomato-tamarind paste.
8. Stir the mixture well. Season with salt.
9. Simmer on a low flame for 5 minutes.
10. Once cooled, store in a clean, dry, airtight jar.
11. The thokku can be kept in the refrigerator and stored for 4-5 days.