Tomato Thokku

Tomato improves eye sight, lower hypertension, relief from diabetes, relief from skin problems and urinary tract infections. It consists of a large number of antioxidants which have been proven to fight different forms of cancer. So, we will make use of tomato everyday. 

Ingredients:

Tomato - 1/2 kg
Salt - as per taste
Red Chilli - 2 or 3
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch

Method:

• Bring Water to boil. Wash and cut tomatoes in to two halves. Put the tomatoes in boiling water. Switch off the flame and close it with a lid for 10 min.
• Peel off the skin and puree the tomatoes in a blender or mixer.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add mustard seeds. After it splutters, add urad dal, red chillies, channa dal and asafoetida. Once it turns golden brown, pour tomato puree and add turmeric powder and salt.
• Cook covered in medium flame, stirring in between till it leaves oil on the side.
• Once it cools, store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate it.