This is one of the most simple but delicious dishes made by my mom. I always consider this koottu as my mom's signature dish. Though the version seems so simple, I have never achieved the mom's touch in this koottu.
Whenever my mom ran out of any vegetables in her fridge, then she used to make a simple dhal and this thakkali koottu along with rice. I always love these kind of quick to fix recipes, as they won't demand me to stay in the hot stove for long hours. Just a gentle serving on plain steamed rice can do the magic. Good for a lazy cook. huh:)
A very simple dish but surely a mouthwatering one.
Thakkali koottu. |
Ingredients:
Ripen Tomato - 4 (250 gms)
Green chilli - 4
Shallot onion - 6
Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp
salt - to taste
oil - 1 tbsp
mustard seed - 1/2 tsp
cumin seed - 1/4 tsp
curry leaf - 1 brig.
Method:
Chop the onion and tomato very finely and keep separate.
Heat oil in a wok.
Put the mustard seeds and after they crackle add the chopped onion, slitted green chillies, curry leaf . Fry till the onion gets soft. (Not red).
Then add the chopped tomato , 1/2 cup water, salt and cook covered, till the tomato turns mushy.
After the tomato gets cooked completely, add the cumin seeds, shredded coconut and heat for a minute. The consistency should be like a thick curry.
Switch off flame.
Tomato koottu is ready !
Serving suggestions:
Goes well with chapathi , plain rice , curd rice, any sambar rice.
Serves 4 people.
Time taken : 15 minutes.
Note:
The Vine tomato, Indian country tomatoes, cherry tomatoes or plum tomatoes add more taste to this koottu.
But the Bangalore tomato or Roma tomato won't bring the real flavor.
34 comments:
Lovely kootu, would love to have with hot rice n papads...delicious!
I am seeing loads of Tomatoes for cheap these days, it will be bountiful in Summer. Kootu looks yum, will try sometime later! :)
Even I too used to make thakkali kootu for a quick meal, I love this ckootu even for idlis, dosas, and pooris. Your dish looks delicious dear! Adding coconut is new to me, will try out your version soon :)
lovely kootu and lovely pics too.....thx for sharing...u have wonderful site wth wonderful recipes
lovely kootu and lovely pics too.....thx for sharing...u have wonderful site wth wonderful recipes
Hmmmmm looks yummm vicky and i'm always game for any dish which has tomatoes. And as u said, this kootu goes well with steamed rice!
Lovely kootu Viki...looks yum...I am going to try this.
well i have done koottu with tomato da..will try out and let u know
Even I too used to make thakkali kootu .. Looks delicious viki:)
Kootu sounds nice, though simple and easy fix when we ran out of veggies...yet it tastes better, unbeatable!
Tomato koottu looks rich and colorful vicky..love tomatoes in any form
Looks nice.perfect with idlies n dosas..
Simple recipe. My sister is a big fan of tomato. She will love this recipe:)
I love this simple curry with hot and ghee rotis ;) totally Yum!
looks delicious...i made a tomato onion sabzi yesterday for dinner..i didnt add any coconut to it.. maybe i can try your recipe as a side for rice! :)
When I am lazy i do this tokku! Good one
Kootu is lovely! I'd love to eat it with dosai. My mom used to make this for idli.
Lazy cook? yep, thats me!! :D
This recipe from mom would suit me very well... :)
Great looking koottu and simple too... I guess you are making me even lazy ha ha ha...
Simple n yum dish..makes a great quick meal with rice..:)
Tomato kootu or tomato curry is a great combination with rice and even for chapati. Yummm...nice blog.
looks good Vicky, thanks for sharing:)
Looks ravishing red and tempting
this is so different and looks good!
lovely recipe...
wow,this thokku is new to me. sounds good.will sure give it a try!!
Yummy kootu..I like to have it with rotis :)
I like thakkali kootu with some main dishes too; it adds a little tangy taste to the meals. we do the same without the coconut;
it might sound simple but when well paired, it ends up delicious!
This one of my fav dish too, my hubby is specialist in this.
I love thakkali kootu!!! Looks very yummy.
Lovely kootu & my comfort dish too.
this sounds so quick and easy to make!
first time here.....kootu looks great...
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