Naadan Tomato Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this tomato curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- Tomato : 5 nos
- Onion : 2 nos
- Green chillies : 1 no
- Chilli powder : 2 tsp
- Turmeric powder : ½ tsp
- Garlic : 4cloves (chopped
- Mustard : ½ tsp
- Garam masala : ½ tsp
- Coriander leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Grind onion, 1 tomato, chilli powder into paste.2) Heat oil. let the mustard seeds crackle. Add the ground paste and fry it.3) Add garam masla, onion, green chillies and garlic. cook until onion are soft.
Step 2
Add chopped tomatoes. Put the lid on and cook the gravy.5) When the juice of tomato comes out, add turmeric and salt.
Step 3
Add ½ cup water and cook the gravy.7) Make this in desired consistency.8) Serve hot with chappathi.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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