This is a tasty side dish for idli dosa.Whenever I have ripe tomatoes in my hand, the first side dish that comes to my mind is this tomato thokku. I learnt this from my mom. Very easy to prepare . U can try this for chapathi too. Ideal side dish for trip / travel .
INGREDIENTS :
- Ripe tomatoes – 1/4 kg
- Big onion – 2 nos (finely chopped )
- Tamarind – 1 small piece ( Optional )
- Red chilly powder – 1.5 – 2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Salt & water – As needed
To temper :
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Channa dal – 1tsp
- Curry leaves – A few
Coriander leaves – To garnish
METHOD :
- Cube cut tomatoes and finely chop the onions.
- In a kadai,add oil and temper the items given above.
- Now add the onions and saute till transparent.
- Then add the tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
- Add the turmeric & red chilly powder along with salt.
- Mix well and add the required water to cook. Cover with a lid.
- After sometime ,check whether the onion & tomato gets cooked.
- Once the mixture thickens, add the coriander leaves and serve hot..
Tastes divine with hot idlies 😉
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