Tomato Kurma/Thakkali kurma[Perfect Side dish for Dosas, IDlis, Idiyappams...]

Tomato kurma is a typical South Indian breakfast side dish for dosas and idiyappams. I still remember my mom making this when we have unexpected guest and serve them with dosas or puris. This can be made very quickly and needs very less ingredients and also totally packed with vitamin C. Do check out other interesting and delectable Kurma Varieties here.

Here’s how to make tomato kurma with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Onion	2 finely chopped
Tomato	4 finely chopped
Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	2 tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste	1 ½ tsp
Oil	1 tbsp
Cinnamon sticks	1 stick
Cloves	1
Bay leaves	1
Fennel seeds	¼ tsp
Coriander leaves or mint	2 tbsp finely chopped

For Grinding

Grated coconut	¼ cup
Fennel seeds	¼ tsp
Green chillies	2
Fried gram/pottu kadalai	2 tbsp

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Author: Priya Anandakumar

Other Kurma Varieties that might be of interest…

Pakoda Kurma /Pakora kurma

White Vegetable Kurma – Restaurant Style

Tomato Kurma/Thakkali Kurma

Mixed Vegetable Kurma

Simple Egg Kurma/Udaithu Utriya Muttai Kurma/EggDrop Kurma

Simple & Easy Chicken Kurma

Soya Chunks Kurma

Mushroom Kurma

  

Method

Grind all the ingredients mentioned for grinding in to a fine paste with little water.

Heat oil in a kadai, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds and sauté until nice aroma comes.

Add the onions and sauté until transparent; add the tomatoes and sauté until mushy.

Now add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and sauté until raw smell goes off. Add about 1 ½ cups of water and let it boil really well.

Add the ground coconut paste and let it boil for another 4-5 min. Adjust the consistency of kurma according to your need.

Finally garnish with coriander or mint leaves and switch off the stove.

Yummy and delicious tomato kurma is ready, can be served idli, dosa, chapatti or even with white rice.

Other Kurma Varieties that might be of interest…

Pakoda Kurma /Pakora kurma

White Vegetable Kurma – Restaurant Style

Tomato Kurma/Thakkali Kurma

Mixed Vegetable Kurma

Simple Egg Kurma/Udaithu Utriya Muttai Kurma/EggDrop Kurma

Simple & Easy Chicken Kurma

Soya Chunks Kurma

Mushroom Kurma

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