Kunjulli Thakkali Curry
Thakkali curry or Tomato curry is a Nadan Kerala preparation, which is often prepared at every home in Kerala. A very easy preparation of tomato that goes well with rice/chappati.
Ingredients
- 10 nos Shallots – 8 cut in half, Kunjulli
- 2 nos Tomatoes roughly chopped
- Curry Leaves Few
- 2 nos Green chillies slit
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- Salt As reqd
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 cups Thin coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or kadai and splutter mustard seeds.
- Add the diced shallots and saute till translucent.
- Add tomatoes, green chillies and curry leaves. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft and cooked.
- Mash the tomatoes well and stir in 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder and some salt.
- Add 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil on medium flame.
- Reduce heat and add the thin coconut milk, stirring continuosly.
- Remove from stove after 2 minutes and serve with rice.
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