Tomato Kootu

Hi frnz..I m here with a very simple Kootu this tym..Though I name it as Kootu, it doesn't use Dal in the recipe..I have had it many times in vegetarian hotels n Hindu wedding ceremonies..I have always been a banana leaf meal lover with lots of different side dishes with veggies..And this Kootu uses no other veggies at all, but only Tomato as the main ingredient..And I love it too..Had tried it before too but never posted in the blog n channel..So, now I m posting it..Come on let's make it..

RECIPE:

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Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Serves: 4 persons

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INGREDIENTS: [1 cup=240 ml]

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Tomato - 5 to 6 (sliced)

Onion - 1/2 (fine chopped)

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Saunf - 1/2 tsp

Salt - as req.

Water - 1/2 cup

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp

To grind:

Grated Coconut - 1 handful or a little less

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp

Garlic - 5 pods

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THE RECIPE:

METHOD:

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1. In a kadai, pour oil, temper with mustard seeds, saunf, onion, and curry leaves. Saute until the onion becomes translucent.

2. Now, add the tomato and mix a little. Don't add water. Add salt and stir often to avoid burning.

3. In the meantime, grind the 'To grind' ingredients without water to an almost fine paste.

4. When the tomatoes are cooked, add the ground paste, and mix a little. Add the water, cook for a minute and then switch off the stove. That's it!!

Your tasty tomato kootu is ready to be served!! Njjoy!!

NOTE:

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1. Use good quality desi tomatoes.

2. Don't overcook or mash the tomatoes.

3. Adjust the ingredients as per your taste.