Tag: Tomato

Kuzhambu

Milagai Killi Potta Sambar

Milagai Killi Potta Sambar blends tangy tamarind and cooked thuvar dal with a fragrant tempering of mustard, dals, cumin, fenugreek, and broken red chillies. Simmer with onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, and green chillies until flavorful.

rosapoo chutney
Chutney

Rosapoo Chutney

Rosapoo Chutney, a specialty from Thanjavur, is named for its color rather than any actual rose flower. It’s a quick and easy condiment made by blending fresh tomatoes, onions, red chillies, and salt. This flavorful chutney complements dishes like Idli and Dosa with its spicy and tangy taste.

Gravies

Kara Boondhi Kurma

Kara Boondhi Kurma is a creamy, spiced potato curry simmered with a coconut-cashew paste and aromatic whole spices, then finished by stirring in crunchy kara boondhi. Serve with mild pulao or Indian bread.

Pickle

Tomato Thokku

Tomato Thokku is a tangy, spicy tomato relish simmered with tamarind, ginger, and jaggery until thick and glossy. Finished with mustard, asafoetida, and roasted fenugreek powder, it’s perfect with rice or dosa.