TOMATO RED MASALA CURRY [THAKALI THOkKU] RECIPE

INGREDIENTSFOR THE MASALA

Red chilies -- 500 gms

Coriander seeds – 500 gms

Tuver dal – 50 gms

Chana dal – 50 gms

Fenugreek seeds – 1 handful

Pepper – 50 gms

Cumin seeds – 1 handful

Dry ginger – 1 small piece

Rice – 50 gms [roasted]
Curry leaves – 2 strands

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF MASALA

Heat a thick bottomed pan and fry all the ingredients 5-8 minutes in low flame without oil.

Grind all the ingredients in a mixer grinder and keep in an air tight container.[you can keep it for 6 months]

INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO CURRY

Tomatoes – 3 [chopped]
Onion s – 3 [chopped]
Garlic flakes – 3 [chopped]
Curry leaves – 1 strand
Water – 2 cups
Salt to taste
Oil – 1 tbsp

METHOD OF PREPARING  TOMATO RED MASALA CURRY

Heat oil in a pan and put chopped onions, chopped garlic flakes, curry leaves and fry for 5 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and fry for another 10 minutes in low flame. Add 2 tsp masala powder and mix gently. Add 2 cups of water and cook for another 5 minutes.
Transfer the tomato curry into a serving bowl and serve hot with rice or chappati.