A simple and delicious base tomato thokku recipe that serves as a foundation for various non-vegetarian dishes. This versatile dish can be paired with meats and is suitable for multiple meals throughout the week.
1: Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli, and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
2: Add the sliced onions and sauté till it turns golden brown.
3: Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4: Add the spice powders and sauté till it loses its raw flavour.
5: Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
6: Add ¼ cup of water, mix it well. Season it with salt and sugar.
7: Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well.
8: Transfer it to a bowl, serve it hot with dosa/idli, rice, chapati etc.
