Tomato Pachadi

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Tomato pachadi is a traditional South Indian curry which is made of coconut and tomato and is served with rice. It is very easy to make and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes time. It is an important side dish for a traditional sadya which is prepared for Onam or marriage.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                           - South Indian

Serves                                                            - 2 people.

Ingredients

1. Tomato                                                 - 2 medium
2. Coconut                                                - half of a coconut
3. Mustard seeds                                      - 1.5 tsp
4. Green chillies                                        - 2 nos
5. Coconut oil                                            - 2 tsp
6. Curd                                                     - 1 tbsp
7. Turmeric powder                                   - ½ tsp
8. Salt                                                      - to taste
9. Curry leaves                                         - 6-8 nos
10. Shallots                                                - 4-5 nos
11. Dry red chilli                                          - 2 nos.

Method:

Cut a tomato into 4 equal halves. Likewise both the tomatoes.

Grate the coconut and add half a spoon of mustard seeds, green chillies and grind to a fine paste.

Cook the tomatoes with turmeric and salt.

Add the coconut paste and stir well. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

Add curd and stir continuously for 2 minutes till bubbles appear.

Switch off the gas. Heat a pan and pour coconut oil.

Splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and dry chillies and fry for a minute.

Add the sliced shallots and fry till golden brown. Pour over the curry and serve hot.

Note: The traditional curry is without the fried shallots. I have given a twist to it.

Some people do add garlic while grinding coconut. It will give a different taste.