Tomato

How to Prepare

1. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and wait until they splutter.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of urad dal and 2 teaspoons of chana dal, and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add 10 dried red chilies and 2 teaspoons of asafoetida, and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add the chopped 5 kg of tomatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until they turn mushy.
6. Add salt to taste and mix well, then turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Transfer the mixture to a blender and grind into a coarse paste.
8. In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, a few curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
9. Pour this tempering over the ground tomato mixture and mix well.
10. Serve with rice, idli, or dosa.