TOMATO KOLAMBU

Prep time 15 minutes.                             ಟೊಮೇಟೊ ಕೂಲಂ ಬು
Cooking time 10 minutes


This dish is from chattinadu ,( south of Tamilnadu) ,they call it as chettinadu Takkali Kolambu,this kolambu is thick gravy sauce like where included with vegetables,in this kolambu main vegetable used is tomato with grinded fresh gravy,this is served with plain rice or any other dishes as accompaniment.it is easy & tasty dish.

Things to be used

2-3 medium tomatoes
Salt
Sugar or jaggery for taste

For masala

Onion ½  cup

Coconut – ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp

Roasted Channa Dal  1 tbsp

Coriander Seeds  2 tbsp

Cumin Seeds  1 tsp

Dry Red Chilli 2 to 3or according to spicy

Oil – 1 tsp

For seasoning 

Ghee– 1 tbsp

Mustard Seeds 1tsp

Curry leaves – 1 spring

Method

1. Heat a pan add little oil & roast things given under masala & grind & keep

2. In a vessel add ghee & heat,then add mustered seeds when it crackles add curry leaves & add tomatoes & put salt & sugar/jaggery & mix & live it ti cook until it becomes soft.

3. Then add grinded mixture & mix,add turmeric powder & continue to boil for another 2-3 minutes or until rawness disappears.adjust the consistency i f needed add water .

4. Remove & garnish with coriander leaves

5. Serve hot. 

 

Note; remember that you have added salt & jaggery before only.

          If you want more tanginess you can add tamarind paste or water.

          This gravy is not too thick or not too thin

Step by step picture of making kolambu