Tamatar Ka Salan

Ingredients:

Onion (chopped): 1

Tomato (chopped): 2

A handful peanuts

Sesame seeds: 1/2 tsp.

Poppy seeds: 1 tsp.

Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 tsp.

Red chilli powder: 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder: 1 tsp.

Tamarind extract: 1 tsp.

Curry leaves: a few

Salt to taste

Cooking oil: 2 tsp.

1. Add the onion, peanuts, sesame, poppy seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chilli powder and turmeric powder in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2. Chop the tomatoes in big chunks (cut each tomato into 4). 
3. Heat oil and add the tomatoes. Fry until they shrink a bit, do not let them soft. Drain oil and take out in a bowl. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil again and add the ground paste. Add tamarind extract and let cook for 5-7 minutes until the masala is cooked and there is no raw odour. 
5. Add salt and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water and let cook until the gravy becomes thick.
6. Add the fried tomatoes to the gravy and toss gently. Let cook for 2 minutes, add the curry leaves and cover. Turn off the flame.
7. Remove lid after 10 minutes and serve hot.