Thakkali Theeyal (Tomato Theeyal)

Ingredients for Thakkali Theeyal (Tomato Theeyal):

1. Red tomatoes – 3

    Shallots chopped – ¼ cup

    Green chillies – 5

    Oil – 5 small spoons

2. Coconut scrapped – ½

    Bird’s eye chili dried (Kanthari) – 8

    Curry leaves – 3 stalks

3. Chilli powder – 1 small spoon

4. Tamarind  juice – If required

How to prepare Thakkali Theeyal (Tomato Theeyal)?

1. Sauté ingredients no: 1 in hot oil and keep aside.

2. Fry ingredients no: 2 in a kadai (pan) till golden brown.

3. Add chilli powder to it. Keep the flame low.

4. Allow the contents to cool and later make a fine paste.

5. Add this gravy to sauted ingredients along with enough salt and water.

6. Boil your curry well and serve.

7. You can also add tamarind juice (if only required).

Archive: Vanitha Magazine February 15-28, 2010

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