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onion tomato thokku
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Onion Tomato Thokku

An easy and minimal ingredient based Onion and Tomato curry that is ideal for travel and in finger foods. Vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Accompaniments
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 70kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Potato masher

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp oil Any neutral flavored vegetable oil will work.
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onions
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1.5 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder I used 1 heaped tsp
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 c Finely chopped tomatoes Approximately 4 medium size tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp sambar powder
  • 1/2- 1 c water
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 10 fresh curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds and when they pop, add the fennel and allow it to crackle.
  • Now, add the onions and saute lightly. Add ginger garlic paste next. Mix well. Add salt.
  • Cook on medium flame till onions turn pink and soft.
  • Now, add red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix well.
  • Saute on low flame for 30 secs
  • Now, add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  • Next, add curry leaves and mix.
  • Add the sambar powder, mix well.
  • Cook on medium flame till tomatoes begin to lose shape and break down.
  • Now, cook covered for 5 mins on medium flame. Open once in between and stir to avoid burning.
  • Once done, add water and mash the thokku using a potato masher lightly.
  • Simmer for 2 to 3 mins
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Tastes best with Idli, dosa, poori or chapati.

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Notes

Note: Calorie values are just an approximate value and is provided as a rough guide. I m not a certified nutrition or diet expert. Please use this at your discretion.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal
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