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Kerala Style Tomato Curry

June 4, 2014 by Dhanya Samuel 12 Comments

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Winter has officially arrived!

Though I am not too fond of the cold, wet climate, I like winters because it gives me the perfect ruse to be lazy and slouchy. I can blame the weather….

for the innumerable cups of coffee I drink to get through the day.
for sleeping in late most mornings and then rushing like crazy to get my son to school (oh I wish my parents would read this!)
for ordering takeaways; it’s too cold to cook in the kitchen!
for not bothering with what I wear – anyway, who can see what I am wearing under these heavy jackets and sweaters.
and finally for clicking the crappiest photographs – ‘how can I get a good photo without natural light?’

Oh I could go on…but you get it right, I can blame the weather for turning into one lazy, hibernous soul!

But when I do get into the mood for cooking, I like to make curries, stews, soups…anything that is warm and comforting. This Kerala style tomato curry is a perfect answer for my winter blues – mildly spiced, tangy, creamy and earthy!

Tomato curry - a comforting and delicious curry from the state of Kerala, India - thespiceadventuress.com
Tomato curry - a comforting and delicious curry from the state of Kerala, India - thespiceadventuress.com
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Kerala style Tomato Curry

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala

Ingredients

  • Ripe red tomatoes – 6, diced
  • Green chilli – 2 whole (add more or less depending on heat preference)
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Coconut – ½ cup freshly grated
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Garlic – 2 cloves
  • Salt – to season
  • Sugar – ¼ tsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Coconut oil – 3 tbsp
  • Dry red chilli – 2

Instructions

  • In a pressure cooker, add the tomatoes, green chilli, one sprig of curry leaves and turmeric powder and cook for 2 whistles with ½ cup water. Or you could use a deep bottom pan, add the above and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Blend grated coconut, cumin seeds and garlic cloves into a fine paste.
  • Once the tomatoes are cooked, scoop out the tomato bits and blend; this helps the curry to have a smoother consistency. You can skip this step if you like the tomato bits in your curry.
  • Return to pan, add the coconut paste, sugar and bring to boil. Season with salt and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes or till the curry has thickened.
  • Make a tempering or tadka using coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dry red chilli.
  • Pour this over the curry and serve hot with steamed white rice.

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  1. Nisha

    October 11, 2022 at 5:52 am

    Looks good, going to try this today!!

    Reply
    • Dhanya Samuel

      October 11, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      Thanks so much, it means a lot to me that you tried it out and enjoyed.

      Reply
      • Nisha

        October 11, 2022 at 10:25 pm

        It was absolutely delicious!!

      • Dhanya Samuel

        October 11, 2022 at 11:19 pm

        Thanks dear.

  2. Aaron

    March 31, 2020 at 7:59 am

    Made it today and the kids loved it. I put some sweet vinegar instead of sugar

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      March 31, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      That’s interesting….and glad you enjoyed it

      Reply
  3. Kelly

    June 27, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Summer soup looks good.

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      June 28, 2014 at 1:25 am

      thanks Kelly

      Reply
  4. simplyvegetarian777

    June 4, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Loved this version Dhanya! Will surely try it.

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      June 5, 2014 at 12:07 am

      Hope you like it.

      Reply
  5. Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried

    June 4, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Simple foods are the best. What a coincidence that mooru curry is on our menu today 🙂

    Reply
  6. Traditionally Modern Food

    June 4, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Coconut She’ll container is grt idea:)

    Reply

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