Tomato Curry

Method

1. Boil tomatoes with ¾ tsp green chillies in 2 cups water with salt and oil in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, ½ cup onion, coconut, red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt and saute for 2-3 minutes. Take the pan off heat and cool slightly.
3. Transfer into a mixer jar and grind with a little water to a fine paste.
4. Add this paste and basil leaves to tomato mixture, mix well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add cauliflower and mix and cook till cauliflower is done.
6. Heat remaining oil in another non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, 15 curry leaves and remaining onion and saute till onions are a light golden. Add ¼ cup water and remaining turmeric powder and mix well.
7. Add this to tomato mixture and mix. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or till the mixture thickens.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining curry leaves and remaining green chillies and serve hot.

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