Nadan Thakkali Curry | Kerala Style Tomato Curry

Nadan Thakkali Curry

Kerala Style Tomato Curry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients:

1. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
2. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
3. Green chilies ,sliced – 2 ( or according to taste)
4. Onion ,chopped- 1 small
5. Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
6. Kashmiri chili powder -1/2 tsp
7. Tomato,chopped -4 to 5 medium
8. Water – as required
9. Salt- to taste
10. Oil – as required

For coconut paste:

1. Grated coconut – 1 cup
2. Cumin seeds- 2 pinch
3. Shallots – 2
4. Water – as required

Instructions:

• In a blender combine together grated coconut,cumin seeds , shallots and sufficient quantity of water to form a smooth paste.Keep aside until required.
  
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Next add curry leaves,green chilies and onion.Saute for about a minute.
  
• Next add turmeric powder and Kashmiri chili powder.Mix well and add the tomatoes.
  
• Add sufficient quantity of water ( about 1.5 cups),cover and cook until done, for about 12 to 15 minutes.
  
• Next add the prepared coconut paste ,salt to taste(add more hot water to adjust the consistency)and mix well.Bring it to a boil and switch off the stove.Serve with rice.