Friday, February 8, 2008

Tomato Pachadi


This is one among the delicious tomato recipe we have ever found. It goes good with Chappathi, rice, naan etc.

Ingredients
No of persons - 2

  1. Tomato - 3(chopped)
  2. Onion - 1-1/2(No of tomatoes > no of onions)
  3. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  4. Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  5. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
  6. Coconut - 1/4 cup
  7. Garlic - 2-3
  8. Oil - 3 tsp
  9. Seasoning items :
    1. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
    2. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
    3. Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
    4. Curry leaves - 7-8
  10. Salt - to taste
Nutrition :
Tomatoes are believed to benefit the heart.

Method :
  1. Grind -Garlic, Curry leaves, Cumin powder, Coconut and salt into a fine paste
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin seed, urad dal and some curry leaves
  3. When it splutters, add the chopped onions
  4. Add turmeric and chilli powder to the mixture when the onion color changes to golden brown
  5. Add the grinded paste, strir it well and saute for few mets
  6. Add tomatoes and fry till all the tomatoes are smashed well
  7. Boil the mixture for 5-10 mts and this delicious dish is ready to serve with rice and any roti.

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