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.

ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS

Onion medium.                      2
Shallots.                                   4-5
Tomato.                                   3
Red dry chillies.                     4-5 according to taste
Curry leaves.                          3 tbsp
Refined oil/coconut oil        2  tbsp.
Salt to taste

METHOD

Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadai/skillet and on medium heat add dry red chillies. Saute for two seconds then add chopped onions, shallots and curry leaves. Fry for 2-3 minutes add the tomatoes and saute till tomatoes become soft. Turn off the heat

Let it cool down. Blend in a blender into a smooth paste. Take it out in a bowl.

Serve with idli/dosa/uttapam.

TOMATO GARLIC CHUTNEY...

Tomatoes are sweet,juicy and delicious. They are fat free and low in calories and have vitamin C. I learnt this recipe from my mom.

INGREDIENTS

Tomato 2kg
Garlic 2 pod
Chilli powder 2 tsp(as required)
Sunflower oil / olive oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

METHOD

Grind all the tomatoes in a mixer. Take a deep pan or a pressure cooker without lid and put all the tomatoes in a medium heat,stir continuously.

In a kadai/wok add 2 tbsp oil and add all the peeled garlic until it is lightly brown and keep it aside.

When the liquid in the tomatoes are reduced to almost three fourth consistency add the garlic,chilli powder and salt and stir till all the liquid reduces.

After it cools down serve with rice, roti dosa, idli etc.Can also be used as a base for pizza and chappathi / roti rolls.