I still remember those days when my Amma goes out of town, she used to prepare tomato thokku and pulikaichal, and keep it in fridge. Even for a week it will be good to use. When we don’t have time for preparing side dish for dosa/Idli/upma, if we have some tomato thokku in fridge, no worries:-) Tomato thukku tastes great with dishes like Semiya Bagala bath or Bread Utthappam or Cracked wheat Idli or Panniyaram etc. It tastes amazing with plain rice as well!
Thakkali Thokku
Preparation Time : 5 mins | Cooking Time : 40 mins
Recipe Category: Pickle/Side Dish
Ingredients:
Ripe tomatoes – 10 – 12
Red chilli powder/Sambar powder/ – 2 tbsp (I used Red chilli powder)
Sesame oil – 4 tbsp (Increase oil if you are going to store for a week)
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Fenugreek – 1/4 tsp
Jaggery/Brown Sugar/ White Sugar – 1/2 tsp (Optional)
Salt – as needed
Method:
- Put tomatoes in a blender and blend without adding water
- Add oil to a wide pan (while boiling, tomatoes tend to spit spill outside). When oil is hot, add mustard seeds and fenugreek and let it splutter. Add tomato puree and saute occassionally
- When tomato puree reduces to half, add red chilli powder and salt
- Cook till water evaporates completely and the tomatoes become thick
My Notes:
- Tamarind puree can be added, if you want it a bit tangy
- Keep in airtight container and use a dry spoon, for the thukku to stay longer
Tagged: easy, how to make, pickel, simple, thakkali, uruga, variety
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so pretty!
Thanks Liz:-)
Tangy delight 🙂
Yes G:-)
A few months back, I didn’t know that it’s called thokku 😛 But I absolutely love it… Using it as a spread on plain dosa, having it with paratha, sometimes on sandwich too 😉 Wonderful recipe…
Thanks Shruti:-) yes it goes well with so many dishes. Thokku is Tamil word:-)
Achchaaaa.. now I’ll tell my hubby tat word n let him ask what it is 😛
:-):-)
Oooh yes, I can make that today with my home grown red tomatoes! Ooh yes! Looks magnificent too! xxx
Do try Sophie:-) I am eager to hear from you
Simple and delicious Vidya 🙂
Thanks Linda:-)
This looks great. Just picked tomatoes today and may have to try it.
My fav anytime………looks mouthwatering!
Thanks Sony:-)
This looks amazing. I’ve never heard of this before. I have to try it now 🙂
Thanks:-) Do try, waiting to hear from you
Wow..i love this with hot rice and ghee or in curd rice or dosas and many more! You are here to make my life simple. I never knew how people make it. Now I will attack the market for tomatoes. Thanks a ton!!
Yes Shwetha, it goes well with many dishes:-) I am glad you like it. Do try
This does look really good. I love things made with fresh garden tomatoes. Thanks for the recipe. Sharing on my Indian Food board on Pinterest.
Thanks Jeanne:-)
This looks really good. Thank you for sharing.
Happy that you liked it:-) thanks
I love tomato condiments. I would love this on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Thanks Suzanne:-) ya sandwich is a great idea
Wow. Amazing Color 😀
Thanks Charan:-)
Looks lovely – pinned it to try later 🙂
Do try:-) Thanks Jan:-)
This thokku is versatile side dish for any thing ..just love it
Yes totally agree:-)
Mmmm, yummy tomato thokku! Must do recipe for all the lazy cooks like me 😉
Its easy, do try Sindhu:-)
Tomato or mango thokku who say no for this? just by the name thokku – started droooooling. I would go for panniyaram with this. …slurp. …
Yes Chitra, cant say no to thokku:-) Do try it dear
Wil do for sure vidya. …bookmarked it already. …👍👍👍
Ok Dear:-)
This looks great, I love that it’s not full of sugar!!
Thanks Elaine:-) it’s spicy side dish but having sweet tooth I add little sugar
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One of my favorite side dish with dosa and idlis! Love it!
Thanks Priya:-)
My all time favorite , look at the color , just awesome 🙂
Thanks Malar:-)