Tomato Kurma Recipe | Thakkali Kurma for idli and dosa

Tomato Kurma/Thakkali kurma is one of the delicious kurma which pairs well with idli and dosa. This kurma is made with tomato as its base. This kurma is not only had with idli and dosa, but this also goes well with all South Indian breakfasts like idiyappam, uthappam, appam and much more.

There are many varieties of tomato kurma, some consists of coconut paste,  some contain onion and some doesn’t have onion in it. This can be prepared in different methods and soon I will be sharing this all one by one. For this method, use only the specified amount of masala or else it will overpower the taste of kurma. Add juicy ripe tomatoes to get a nice tangy taste. You can even add a slit green chili while sauteeing onion. Now let us see how to prepare this recipe.

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Tomato Kurma Recipe | Thakkali Kurma for idli and dosa

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Delicious Tomato kurma for idli and dosa.

• CourseSide dish
• CuisineSouth Indian

Servings	Prep Time
3 people	15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings Prep Time 3 people 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Tomato Kurma Recipe | Thakkali Kurma for idli and dosa Print Recipe Delicious Tomato kurma for idli and dosa. CourseSide dish CuisineSouth Indian Servings Prep Time 3 people 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings Prep Time 3 people 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Onion
• 3 Tomatoes medium size
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 strand Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds /kadugu
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seed/Sombu
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

To grind

• 1/2 cup Coconut grated
• 1 Garlic pod
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick/Pattai
• 1 Clove/Lavangam
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seed/Sombu

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients under "To grind" in a mixer. Add water and grind to a smooth paste. Heat a pan and add oil. Once the oil gets heated add mustard seeds, fennel seeds and let it crackle.

   
2. Now add onion and curry leaves. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Then add tomatoes and a little salt. Saute until tomatoes turn mushy. Now add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and saute until raw smell goes.

   
3. Now add ground coconut paste, adjust water consistency and salt and cook for 10-15 mins. Once done garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with idli or dosa.

   

Recipe Notes

• Use only the specified amount of masala or else it will overpower the taste of kurma.
• Add juicy ripe tomatoes to get a nice tangy taste.
• You can even add a slit green chili while sauteing onion.

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