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Tomato Thokku By Chef Ajay Chopra

Also known as - Takkali Thokku

Ajay Chopra
Tomato Thokku is a spicy and tangy tomato chutney that is enjoyed with dal rice or sambar rice. Chef Ajay Chopra gives it a flavourful twist.

Serves4

Cooking Time15-20 Min

Meal Typechutney

Preparation Time8-10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

    • 6 chopped tomatoes

    • 1 cup chopped pineapple

    • 100 ml tamarind juice

    • 1 tsp turmeric powder

    • 2 tsp chilli powder

    • 5 tbsp gingelly oil

    • 1 tsp mustard

    • 1 tsp urad dal

    • 1/2 tsp hing

    • 6 - 7 curry leaves

    • salt to taste

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Heat a pan and add chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add tamarind juice, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and cook until the tomatoes turn soft.

  3. 3

    Add chopped pineapple, mix well and cook till the water has evaporated while stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    In a tadka pan heat gingelly oil, urad dal, mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves.

  5. 5

    Add to thokku and serve!

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