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Tomato thokku recipe

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Discover how to make Tomato Thokku, a delightful tomato chutney or uppinakayi that doubles as an instant pickle. This recipe utilizes tomatoes, mustard, cumin, methi, and red chili to create a burst of flavors. With step-by-step pictures and a helpful video, you'll be able to follow along easily.
Tomato Thokku is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare. It can be stored for several months, making it a convenient condiment to have on hand. To ensure a longer shelf life, it is important to cook it well and add the right amount of salt. For extended storage, you can refrigerate it.
This dry chutney boasts a unique taste that complements a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving rice, dosa, idli, chapathi, poori, or roti, Tomato Thokku adds an extra layer of flavor to your meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 cups
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 medium sized tomatoes
  • 10 red chillies (or as per your spice level)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 3 tsp salt (or as per your taste)

Ingredients for tempering

  • 4 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • 7-8 curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • Fry red chillies until crisp.
  • Add in methi seeds, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Fry until methi seeds turn slightly brown.
  • Wait until cool and make a fine powder.
  • Rinse and take the tomatoes.
  • Chop the tomatoes.
  • Transfer them into a mixie jar and make a puree.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Prepare tempering by adding mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves.
  • Wait until mustard seeds start to splutter. Add the tomato puree, give a quick mix and keep it for boiling.
  • Add in turmeric powder and salt. Give a quick mix.
  • Next allow it to boil under medium flame for about 10 - 15 minutes by stirring occasionally.
  • Add in prepared masala powder once it turns thick.
  • Adjust salt level. Optionally you can add jaggery as per your taste.
  • Stir and cook until it starts to leave the oil. Once it is cool store it in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 406mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1295IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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