Tomato kurma

Ingredients
to chop
Tomatoes -3
Half of a medium size onion
Green chilli-3
Garlic-2 pods
Cilantro

to grind
Grated coconut -4spoons
Channa Dahalia(Pottukadalai)-1tablespoon
Ginger-1/2inch piece
Garlic-2pods
Elaichchi-2(small)
Clove-2(small)
Cinnamon stick-1/2inch piece
Poppy seeds-1/2spoon
Fennel seeds-1/2spoon
Bay leaves-2
For tempering
Mustard seeds-1/2spoon
Curry leaves-few

Turmeric powder-1/4spoon
Chilli Powder-1spoon
Sugar-1/2spoon(optional)
Salt
Oil

Method
Grind the ingredients under "to grind"with little water to a fine paste.
Chop the ingredients under "to chop" finely.
Heat oil in a pan and make the tempering.
Then add the chopped onion,green chillies,garlic and fry them till the onion becomes transparent.
Add the tomato pieces with Turmeric powder,chilli powder and enough salt.
Cook them on low heat, till the mixture oozes out oil.
Now add the ground paste with 1 1/2cups of water.(adjust the water according to the desired consistency). Let it cook on medium flame for 7minutes.
Finally add the sugar,garnish with Cilantro,switch off the stove.
Delicious tomato kurma is ready. It goes well with Idli,dosa & Chapathi.

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