Simple Tomato Curry / Thakkali Kuzhambu - South Indian Style

Ingredients :

Tomato Puree - 3 nos Onion - 1 no Garlic - 7 Cloves Green Chili - 2 nos Red Chili Powder - 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Bay Leaves - 2 nos Cinnamon Stick - 2" long Cloves - 3 nos Coconut Paste - 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp Curry Leaves - 1 stk Water - 1 cup Oil - 2 tsp Salt to taste.

Method :

Heat Oil in a pan, roast Cinnamon Stick, Bay Leaves and Cloves.  Add Onion, Garlic, Green Chili and Curry Leaves saute until light golden colour. Add Red Chili Powder and Turmeric Powder, saute until raw smell leaves. Add Tomato Puree, saute for an minute.

Add Coconut Paste, Water and required Salt, Bring to boil and cook for 10mins in simmer. Finally add Coriander Leaves, stir well and ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with White Rice, Hot & Crispy Taro Root Fry and Appalam / Papad