Andhra Style Tomato Curry

Tomato curry is the easiest and simplest to prepare among all the vegetarian curries. It does not require much of vegetables. Just tomatoes would do the work. Andhra style tomato curry is tangy and yummy. For beginners in cooking, this is something to try out for.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes - 6(finely chopped)
• Onions - 1(finely chopped)
• Green chillies - 4
• Curry leaves - 5
• Salt - As per taste
• Red Chilli powder - 3 teaspoons
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
• Chana dal - 1 teaspoon
• Oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation:

Take a pan to heat and add oil to it. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Once they pop, add onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Also add turmeric powder and fry till it turns light brown in color.

Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and salt and cook for 15 mins by covering them with a lid.

Once the water starts coming out of the tomatoes, add red chilli powder and cook for another 10 mins.

Once done, remove from heat and serve hot.

Serving Options:

Serve the andhra style tomato curry with steamed rice and ghee. This goes well with puri/chapathi also.