Onion Thokku / Onion Curry

Ingredients
Onion (big)-2
Tomato(small)-1
Green Chilly-1
Chilly powder-1teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1/8th teaspoon
Salt
Oil
Mustard seeds-1/2teaspoon
Channa dhal-1teaspoon
Urad dhal-1teaspoon

To make a coarse powder
2" Cinnamon stick

2cloves

1/2teaspoon fennel seeds

Method

Julienne the onions and green chilly. Chop the tomato into small pieces.

Heat oil in a kadai..make the tempering with mustard seeds,followed by channa & Urad dhal..let the dhals become golden color.
Now add the onion and green chilly, fry till the onions become transparent.
Add the tomato pieces and cook for few more minutes.
Add 1/2cup (adjust to your desired consistency), chilli powder,salt and turmeric powder. Let it boil for 6-7 minutes.
Meanwhile make the spice powder with cloves,fennel seeds and cinnamon. Add this powder with the gravy and switch off the flame.
Garnish with cilantro and serve as a side dish for Roti,idli/dosa.