SIMPLE TOMATO DISH

Tomatoes are sweet and juicy with high anti oxidant properties.They are high sources of  vitamin A and vitamin C, they clear urinary tract infections .They can be used in gravy or eaten as salad or used in sandwich.

I am giving below is a very easy recipe .This side dish goes well with Dosa /Idli /roti etc.

INGREDIENTS

Tomato 3 no.s
Onion 1 no.
Green chillies 2
Refined oil 2 tsp
Coriander leaves
Ginger 1 inch piece
Salt to taste

METHOD

Heat the oil in a kadai /pan and add finely cut onion and ginger. When the onion becomes slightly brown add the tomatoes. Cover it and cook on low heat till the tomatoes becomes soft and gravy becomes thick.

Add salt and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve it hot.

THAKKALI PACHADI

Pachadi/khichdi/raita is a vegetarian dish where vegetables or fruits are cooked in coconut paste and yogurt. It is a traditional Kerala dish which is prepared during Onam festival and sadhyas.

In this recipe coconut paste and yogurt are added to cooked tomatoes. Mustard seeds which are ground with coconut brings out a unique taste to the dish. It is very easy to prepare. Usually served with hot steamed rice.

INGREDIENTS

• Tomatoes                  3
• Turmeric                  1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves            2 sprig

FOR WET GRIND

Thick Curd/yogurt     1 tea cup
Fresh Coconut            1 tea cup
Mustard seeds            1/2 tsp
Green chilies               1-2

METHOD

Grind green chilies, coconut, curd and mustard seeds into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

Heat a deep bottomed pan add 1 1/2 tea cups water. Add turmeric powder, salt and roughly chopped tomatoes. Cook till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

Add the coconut paste and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Add curry leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.