Tomato Gravy (Dosa Side Dish)

Ingredients

• 3 fresh, large tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1 green chili
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• Salt as needed
• 1 cup water
• Coriander leaves as needed
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1 teaspoon fried gram
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Method

1. 1

   Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and fried gram into a fine paste.

2. 2

   Clean and roughly cut up the tomatoes, then grind them to a paste.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai. Add fennel seeds, cloves, and cinnamon and fry slightly.

4. 4

   Add green chilies, onions, and curry leaves; sauté until the onions turn transparent.

5. 5

   Mix in the ginger garlic paste and stir until the raw smell is gone and it becomes aromatic.

6. 6

   Add the tomato paste and let it cook, sautéing until the oil separates on the sides and top.

7. 7

   Add coriander powder, turmeric, and chili powder; mix well, then add the ground coconut paste.

8. 8

   Add one cup of water and salt as needed; cover and let the gravy cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   When the froth settles, the gravy is ready — garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.