TOMATO PICKLE /TOMATO THOKKU

TOMATO PICKLE /TOMATO THOKKU

                             

                                              

When you get tomatoes in abundance in market you can prepare this easy to make pickle which will last longer too.Its a South Indian preparation in the category of chutneys/pickles called ''Thokku"'.This recipe I am sharing today is óf my mother -in-law .This pickle will go well as side accompaniment for dosas,idlis,adai,upma,parathas ,rice etc. The best part is you can store this in fridge for about a month .So,lets get started.

INGREDIENTS

Tomatoes -5

Whole Dry Red Chillies-1 cup

Fenugreek seeds-1 tbsp

Mustard seeds-2 tbsp

Tamarind-a small piece

Salt -to taste

Oil-2 -3 tbsp

Asafoetida /Hing -a tsp

STEP BY STEP PREPARATION WITH PICTURES

In a wok /kadai dry roast red chillies,fenugreek seeds,mustard seeds separately for 2-3 minutes.

 Now powder dry roasted  red chillies and fenugreek seeds in mixer grinder.

                                     

                                       

Now powder dry roasted mustard seeds in mixer grinder.

  Next grind tomatoes and a piece of tamarind in mixer grinder to make a paste.

In a wok /kadai heat oil.Add a tsp of mustard seeds .After it crackles add tomato paste.

                                                         

Add asafoetida and salt to taste.
                                          

                                          

Let the mixture boil till it thickens and oil 

start leaving sides.

                                          

                                         

Now the mixture has reduced and has

got cooked well.Switch off gas.

                                                            

 Add mustard powder .

     Add chilli powder according 

     to sourness of tomatoes.

Mine only this much left.

                        Mix all together well.

Once cooled store in a container.It will stay good for a month if kept in fridge.

  You can serve this with dosas,idlis,parathas ,rice etc.

Do try this recipe .

Thanks for reading.Come again to my blog for more recipes.

Video recipe : https://youtu.be/J2_kfuhoKeU

Do check Video recipe of my last post ''Chocolate Pancakes'': 
https://youtu.be/2UDrpaHgcPo

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