Both the versions have its own flavour, and can be stored in the fridge for a month. Those who like tomato pieces in the thokku can use this method. Version 1 is here.
INGREDIENTS:
Big tomatoes - 10
Dry red chillies - 4
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
Salt - as per taste
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp.
Gram dhal - 1/2 tsp.
Hing
Curry leaves - few
Gingelly oil - 1 ladle
METHOD:
Wash and cut tomatoes into cubes. .
In a kadai, heat gingelly oil, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Now add urad dal, gram dal, red chillies, hing, turmeric powder and curry leaves and fry till golden brown. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and chilli powder.
Stir often and saute well till the tomatoes are mushy and oil leaves the sides. Allow it to cool. Store in a sterile bottle. This can be stored in the refrigerator for a month and can be used as a side dish for idli, dosa, chappati, poori , curd rice and can also be mixed with cooked rice.
Looks spicy and delicious.. thanks for the recipe :)
ReplyDeletethokku is looking amazing Shantiji!!!!
ReplyDeletewow tomato thokku looks sooooo perfect n tempting ...my favorite ...love have this with rice ...yum yum
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It is lovely:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color!!! delicious
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Simply superb and yum.
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Iam sure this will go very well with rice.........Yummy.Love the bowl too.Pudhu release aaaaaaaaaaa?
ReplyDeleteSuch a tempting picture, you're making me very hungry. This looks sooooo good..
ReplyDeletelovely click shanthi,nice recipe too
ReplyDeletesimply delicious.. very tempting color.. qucik and simple recipe.. gingelly oil??? never heard of it...
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I can't decide which one is better - but I do know that if you give me either of them, I can finish it in a couple of days! Just wiped the last off the thokku my mom made when she was here - I'm going to meet her next week - asked her to make another batch for me already! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this simple and quick recipe. This is my husband's favourite
ReplyDeleteLooks spicy and tangy chutney..Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteI simple love tomato thokku, and this is such a mouth watering presentation.
ReplyDeletelooks yum! lovely color!
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ReplyDeletelooks spicy and delicious
ReplyDeleteMouth watering recipe. Will try it as i have few packets of tomatoes in the fridge.
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