Tomato Kadi

Ingredients:

• Red tomatoes - 1/4 kg
• Besan - 2 tbsp
• Green chilli - 3-4
• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Salt - as required
• Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves - little (for garnishing)

Method:

Grind tomatoes, green chillies & ginger into a smooth paste. Then take one kadai & add oil to that. When it becomes hot, add cumin seeds. When it splutters, add the ground paste to that & mix well. Add salt, turmeric & 1 tsp chilli powder along with little sugar. Allow to boil for 10-15 mins. Then mix the besan to 1-1 1/2 glass of water. Beat well to avoid lums. Then add it to the tomato puree & mix well. Allow to boil for 5 mins more in a low flame. Then remove from the gas.

For thadka, add little oil in a small pan. When it becomes hot, add cumin seeds and 1 tsp of red chilli powder and add to the kadi. Serve with idli, dosa, roti & steamed rice.