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TOMATO KOTHSU-2

This variety is more like Khurma type but without the fragrant spices. This is a great alternate to Sambhar! Ingredients Onions med size 3- finely chopped Tomatoes big-2 finely chopped Sambar powder - 3 teaspoons heaped Turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon Grated coconut- half cup Oil - 2 teaspoons Salt as per requirement Method Heat oil in a pan, add finely chopped onions and sauté well. Add the tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric powder and cook until tomatoes are soft. Blend the grated coconut with half cup of water in a mixer. Add the coconut to the tomatoes and adjust salt. Add a little more water if the mixture is too thick. Cook covered for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and Serve.

EVERYDAY SOUTH INDIAN BREAKFAST ACCOMPANIMENTS

Either you're residing in Chennai or Chicago, you find a way to make South Indian breakfast almost everyday. Using minimal ingredients, you can make a one pot wonder that will accompany for Breakfast and or Dinner. Doing Sambhar everyday is not our kind. I have other ideas to make breakfast neither too simple nor too complicated :)) TOMATO KOTHSU-1 This type is frequently made during my school days.. since it doesn't have coconut, it will keep well in fridge for upto 2 days. Ingredients: Baby onions, peeled - 1/2 cup Green chillies slit lengthwise-2 Tomatoes -4 Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder- 1 tsp Salt as required For tempering: Oil - 2 tsp, Mustard- 1 tsp, Split urad dhal - 1/2 tsp, curry leaves, Asafoetida- a pinch Method: Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water till the skin peels off. Or there are other options to do this. The taste differs from the methods. You can simply microwave the tomatoes covered for 3 minutes approximately. Or you can grill the...