Tomato Saaru - Mangalore Special
Tomato Saaru
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes(chopped)
A small onion (chopped)
A piece of ginger(chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 cup freshly grated coconut
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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Tamarind (berry size)
1 cup water
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1 tsp mustard seeds
A pinch of asafoetida(optional)
Curry leaves
An onion (chopped)
1 greenchilli (half slit)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
Coriander leaves (optional)
Method
Soak tamarind in a cup of water & keep aside.
Blend the first 8 ingredients along with strained tamarind water.
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Heat oil in pan & splutter mustard seeds.
Add asafoetida & curry leaves.
Then add onions along with some curry leaves & green chilli.
Then add blended tomato & mix well.
Cover & cook for a while.
Garnish with freshly groung pepper, cumin powder & chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with rice.
Courtesy @ Hebbar's Kitchen.