Tomato Kurma (Tomato Masala Curry)

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Ingredients:

Tomato's- 4 medium size, Peanuts-4 table spoons, Thil seeds-2 table spoons, Coconut grated-2 tablespoons, Pappy seeds -2 table spoons, Cashew-1 tablespoon, Coriander seeds-1 tea spoon,

Onion-1 medium size, Clove- 4, Garlic- 2, Curd / Yogurt - 2 table spoons, Green chili - 2, Jeera -1/2 teaspoon, Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon, Salt- to taste, Chili powder - 1 tablespoon, Turmeric- 1 teaspoon, Oil- 2 tablespoons, Ginger garlic paste-1 teaspoon, Curry leaves-6  leaves.

Preparation:

First roast peanuts ,thil and pappy seeds separately.

Prepare masala paste: Grind roasted items (peanuts ,thil, pappy seeds), coconut , clove, garlic, onion, cashew, green chilies, curry leaves and curd (Add some water if required).

Make small holes on tomatoes with fork. Take a Pan and keep it on medium flame then pour oil into it. Once the oil become little hot then add Jeera, mustard seeds while stirring them add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste ,curry leaves and little turmeric. Add tomatoes (which you did holes on it) close  with lid and keep it on medium flame tomatoes to be tendered. Now add masala paste, salt to taste ,1 tablespoon of chili powder and coriander powder then stir it well without smashing tomatoes. If required add some water to form the gravy (Keep the lid closed, may be 5-10 minutes). At last garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot.