Nadan Thakkali Curry
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this tomato curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 5 Curry leaf
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 5 Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 4 Green chilli
Preparation
Step 1
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil, add mustards. When it allow to crackle, add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
Step 2
Add onions,green chillies and ginger garlic paste and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder, stir for 1 minutes.
Step 4
Add tomatoes to this and Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add 1/2 cup water to this and let it bubble for 2 minutes.Now tomato curry is ready to serve.
Tip
The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.
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