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TOMATO KARA CHUTNEY

Kara chutney made with tomatoes is quiet familiar in almost all homes for Idlies, dosas, appams in Tamilnadu.

So simple and easy to make recipe.

I shared so many chutney recipes but this recipe is so unique and instant. I do not prefer either pearl onions or bellary onion and shredded coconut.

This chutney is flavourful and tasty with idlis and dosas as breakfast side dish and even packed for picnics and travels. Since it is made with generous quantity of Cold pressed Gingelly oil, it is having 15 days shelf life or it can be stored in Fridge. 

Ingredients:

Medium size Tomatoes  6 pcs

Garlic 4 pcs

Red Chillies 10 pcs optional 

Rock Salt 3/4 tsp

Jaggery powder 1 tsp

For tempering:

Coldpressed Gingelly oil 150 ml

Mustard seeds 3/4 tsp

Whole Urad dal 1 tsp

Curry leaves 10-15 pcs

Asafoetida pinches 3

How to make?

Wash the Tomatoes and chop roughly.

Transfer to the mixie-jar.

Add peeled garlic and Red chillies.

Don't add water.

Blend to a coarse textured paste.

Set ready.

Heat the pan on medium flame.

Pour cold pressed Gingelly oil. 

Add Mustard seeds.

Once they start crackling, turn off the heat.

Add Whole urad dal, curry leaves and Asafoetida.

Saute for a second.

Transfer the tomato paste.

Add rock salt and jaggery powder.

Turn on the heat.

Let boiling until oil separates.

Ready to serve.

Serve with Idlis and dosas.

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WHOLE GREEN LENTILS CURRY#பச்சைப் பயிறுக் குழம்பு

Whole green lentils are one of the plant based protein sources.

They are heavily loaded with essential amino acids that our body is unable to produce on its own.

Moong beans are richly packed with vitamins, minerals, high protein  and fiber.

They are good source of antioxidants that may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. They protect our body from free radical damage. Studies shows that these beans may lower " BAD LDL CHOLESTEROL".

Potassium, Magnesium and fiber are rich in these lentils.

Mung beans contain folate, Iron, protein all of which needed by pregnant and lactating women.

Whole gram Lentils are delicious, versatile and easy to make and can be added in our regular diet.

Usually we make green gram dal weekly twice either Whole dal curry or kootu with greens such as siru keerai, Kuppai maeni keerai such soft greens or with veggies. We love to consume with generous quantity of fresh ghee.

We can learn how to make Whole dal curry here.

How to make?

Ingredients:

Whole green lentils 

Turmeric

Castor oil

Water as needed

Cold pressed Groundnut oil 

Mustard seeds 

Cumin seeds

Green Chilly

Dry red Chilly

Curry leaves

Shallots

Coriander greens

Rock salt

Fresh Cow ghee