Thursday, January 22, 2015

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY

Thakkali Kulambu ( Kuzhambu ) is a simple and a quick curry that goes well with steamed Rice , Rotis or Idli dosa Recipes . This recipe calls for few ingredients . Thakkali Kulambu can be made in a jiffy . So off to todays Post Easy Tomato Curry Recipe .

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY
THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY


Tomato Curry - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine:
South Indian  | Serves : 4 


  • Tomato ( Thakkali ) - 2 numbers
  • Onion - 1 number , Chopped
  • Oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sambar  Powder or Curry Powder - 2 teaspoon  ( Click here for the recipe )
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - To taste

To Grind

  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coconut - 1/2 cup , chopped
  • Water - As needed


THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY
THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY

Method :


  • Take a heavy bottom pan and  fill with water , add the tomatoes . Bring them to a boil.


  •  Allow the tomato to cool down a bit . chop them roughly . Take the chopped pieces in a blender and puree them .


  • Take the chopped coconut slices , cumin seeds and some water in a blender .


  • Puree them and set aside .

  • Heat a heavy bottom vessel or a kadai . Add oil . Now add the mustard seeds and urad dhal and allow them to spultter . Now add the chopped Onion . Fry till they become translucent .


  • Add the curry Powder or Curry Powder ,  salt , Turmeric powder and mix .



  • Now add the pureed tomato and bring them to a boil  . Cook till the raw smell goes away .

  • Now add the ground coconut paste and bring them to a  boil .



  • Cook till the oil separates out from the curry .


  • Delicious Thakkali Kulambu is ready to serve .



Note :

  • Red Chilli Powder and Coriander powder in a ratio 1:1 that is one tea spoon of red chilli powder and one tea spoon of coriander powder  could be substituted for Curry Powder  .

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