TOMATO THOKKU FOR IDLI, DOSA

This is a tasty side dish for idli dosa.Whenever I have ripe tomatoes in my hand, the first side dish that comes to my mind is this tomato thokku. I learnt this from my mom. Very easy to prepare . U can try this for chapathi too. Ideal side dish for trip / travel .

INGREDIENTS :

• Ripe tomatoes – 1/4 kg
• Big onion – 2 nos (finely chopped )
• Tamarind – 1 small piece ( Optional )
• Red chilly powder – 1.5 - 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt & water – As needed

To temper :

• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Channa dal – 1tsp
• Curry leaves – A few

Coriander leaves – To garnish
METHOD :

• Cube cut tomatoes and finely chop the onions.
• In a kadai,add oil and temper the items given above. 
• Now add the onions and saute till transparent.
• Then add the tomato pieces and saute till it becomes mushy.
• Add the turmeric & red chilly powder along with salt.
• Mix well and add the required water to cook. Cover with a lid.
• After sometime ,check whether the onion & tomato gets cooked.
• Once the mixture thickens, add the coriander leaves and serve hot..

Tastes divine with hot idlies ;)