Tomato Sambar With Coconut / Thakkali Sambar For Idli, Dosa

• Ripe tomato – 3 nos
• Big onion – 1 no
• Curry leaves – few

To grind

• Grated coconut – 1 tbsp
• Fried gram dal/Pottukadalai – 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp ( add 1.5 tsp for spicy taste)
• Cinnamon – 1 small piece
• Cloves – 1 no
• Ginger – 1/2 inch
• Garlic – 3 cloves

To temper

• Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves – to garnish

• Boil the tomatoes adding 1 cup of water till its skin cracks. After its cool down, grind it along with other ingredients given under “ To Grind” to a smooth paste. Chop the onions finely.

• Heat oil in a pan.Add the items under “to temper”. Saute the onions, curry leaves and add the ground tomato paste. Add 1 cup of water and salt. Boil well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with dosa or idli.

Enjoy !
NOTE: If you want to make this for chapathi, add less water and make it thick. Try adding some vegetables!!