Tomato Kurma Recipe #2

Tomato Kurma Recipe #2 with step by step pictures

Idiyappam has turned out to be the favorite tiffin item at home . The kids love to have this anytime, be it breakfast or dinner.

With the idiyappam being the craze,it is only fair that I prepare something suitable to go with it. The Srilankan  Potato Sodhi is a good side for these soft idiyappam but sometimes, I prefer a slightly spicy / tangy side.

When we crave for such sides, I make kurma or similar dishes. I already have a tomato kurma here on the blog.Here is another one from  Sharmis Passions that  I tried a few months back.

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Tomato Kurma Recipe

A delicious side dish to go with Idiyappam

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Author: PJ

Ingredients

• 4 numbers Tomato
• 2 numbers Onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 numbers Cloves
• 2 pieces Cinnamom[small bits]
• Curry leaves- a few
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Oil
• Salt to taste
• FOR MASALA PASTE
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
• 1/4 cup Grated / chopped coconut
• 1 tablespoon Melon seeds
• 1" piece Ginger
• 1 number Red chili
• Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

1. Take the ingredients mentioned under Masala paste in a mixie jar and grind to a smooth paste adding a little water. Keep aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard, cinnamon and clove. As soon as the mustard pops , add the onion and curry leaves.Saute till the onion turns translucent.

3. Now add the tomato. Saute for a minute and add 1/4 cup of water. Adjust the quantity of water to suit the consistency you prefer.
   

4. Once it starts to boil, add the red chili powder, salt, coriander powder and mix well.Cover and cook till mushy.

5. Add the ground paste and let it boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.Add the coriander leaves and remove from heat.

6. Serve as a side with Idiyappam.

Recipe Notes

• The color of the Kurma depends on the type and color of the tomatoes used.Hence use nice and ripe tomatoes for this recipe
• Cook till the tomatoes get mushy else the dish will have a raw taste.

Step by step method to prepare Tomato Kurma Recipe #2

Take the ingredients mentioned under Masala paste in a mixie jar and grind to a smooth paste adding a little water. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard, cinnamon and clove. As soon as the mustard pops , add the onion and curry leaves.Saute till the onion turns translucent. Now add the tomato. Saute for a minute and add 1/4 cup of water.Adjust the quantity of water to the consistency you prefer.

Once it starts to boil, add the red chili powder, salt, coriander powder and mix well.Cover and cook  till mushy.

Add the ground paste and let it boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.Add the coriander leaves and remove from heat.

Serve as a side with Idiyappam.

Note :

• The color of the Kurma depends on the type and color of the tomatoes used.Hence use nice and ripe tomatoes for this recipe
• Cook till the tomatoes get mushy else the dish will have a raw taste.