Tomato Curry - Tomato Gojju

This Tomato curry, called Tomato Gojju is a recipe from the southrern state of Karnataka. 

Tomato Gojju is easy to make recipe using only a few spices. It is also a quick recipe. It will take you 10-15 minutes to make this side dish. You can serve it with any Indian bread or steamed rice.

The coconut and the poppy seeds paste adds to taste and thickness of the gojju but you can omit it if you wish.

Ingredients: 4 servings

• Tomatos - 3 cups chopped
• Onions - 1 cup chopped finely
• oil - 2 tsp 
• mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp 
• cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp 
• asafoetida(hing) - a pinch
• Green chillies - 2 or more according to taste
• ginger paste - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro for garnishing.
• 2 Table spoons coconut grated
• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• a little water

Preparation:

• Soak poppy seeds in a little water for 10-15 minutes and grind finely with the grated coconut
• Slit green chillies in half.

Cooking Method

1. In a deep pan , heat oil. Add mustard and cumin seeds. When they stop spluttering add onions. Sauté till onions become transperant.
2. Add chopped tomatos. Mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. stir occasionaly.
3. Add jaggery and salt and the ground coconut/poppy seed paste. Add a little water if needed.
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or till tomatoes are soft.
5. Add the chopped cilantro and serve hot with any Indian bread. You can also serve it as a topping for pizza.

It is best served with Chapati Or Poori

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