Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Thakkali Kurma(Tomato Kurma)

This dish literally takes not more than 15 minutes to make and you can eat with idlies/dosas/chapathis.

Ingredients:
1.Tomatoes-4 nos
2.Onions-1 small sliced
3.Turmeric powder-1/8 tsp
4.Sambar Powder-1 tbsp
5.Garam masala-1 tsp
6.Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp or more as per your taste
7.Curry leaves &  Cilantro-For garnish
8.Cumin seeds

To grind into a paste:
1.Coconut-1 tbsp
2.Sombu/Saunf/Fennel seeds-1/2 tbsp

Procedure:
  1. In a pan, add oil,cumin seeds,onions,curry leaves,ginger garlic paste and saute till well done.Now add the tomatoes, masala powders and some water and allow to boil well and make sure the tomatoes are cooked well.
  2. After the onion/tomato mixture has cooked well, add the ground paste and allow to come to a boil.
  3. Turn off the stove and add cilantro.
  4. Serve hot with idlies/dosas/chapathis. Yummo!

1 comment:

  1. I made this recipe and we loved it. I think the fennel seeds make this recipe different than other kurmas.

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