This is a tasty side dish for idli dosa.Whenever I have ripe tomatoes in my hand, the first side dish that comes to my mind is this tomato thokku. I learnt this from my mom. Very easy to prepare . U can try this for chapathi too. Ideal side dish for trip / travel .
- Ripe tomatoes – 1/4 kg
- Big onion – 2 nos (finely chopped )
- Tamarind – 1 small piece ( Optional )
- Red chilly powder – 1.5 - 2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Salt & water – As needed
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Channa dal – 1tsp
- Curry leaves – A few
METHOD :
- Cube cut tomatoes and finely chop the onions.
- In a kadai,add oil and temper the items given above.
- Now add the onions and saute till transparent.
- Then add the tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
- Add the turmeric & red chilly powder along with salt.
- Mix well and add the required water to cook. Cover with a lid.
- After sometime ,check whether the onion & tomato gets cooked.
- Once the mixture thickens, add the coriander leaves and serve hot..
27 comments :
wonderful side for idly..thanks for sharing
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Huss loves this with chapathi and it looks rich and tangy...
The second photo.... yummy plate!
I do the same way just dnt add tamarind and the dals for tempering...your looks yum n very tempting
wow...The idly looks so tempting with the tomato thokku...Love the final click...
Looks delicious and coloful side dish for idli.
I make tomato thokku without tamarind. Look delicious.
Yummy chutney i love it with chapathi and idle too. Also goes well with dosas too.
Fingerlicking tomato thokku, absolutely divine..
Tasty chutney.Perfect for Idli
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delicious recipe.. perfect for sanyukta's event..
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This is so simple but always satisfying
love this thokku..idli looks so soft..yumm combo
Delicious n flavorful!!
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My mom makes this for roti,looks very awesome and nice clicks chitra
looks delish ! nice recipe
Perfect combo for breakfast..
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Simply undisputed combo' at my home:)LOvely tiifin
I like ur version looks spicy n yummy..will give a try
ummm cheek hurting yummmyyyy:)
Thokku is perfect with idlis! It looks fiery :)
I make them with akki rotti. looks yum with idlis. Will try them with idlis :)
This looks so yummy....First time here...lovely space...Happy to follow it...
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Wow,the colour looks so appealing,love it with roti!
oh yeah i love this karam and spice make...thank you. me making idli tomorrow. so it's idli thokku and coconut chutney!!
Good recipe of tomato,very interesting.
uber delicious thokku, Chitra! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments please "follow" my blog if you like it :) and I sure like yours so I am following now :)
Cheers,
Priya
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