- serves 4 people
- preparation 5 minutes
- cooking 5 minutes
- difficulty Easy level
This can be served with other vegetable dishes and makes a great accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken, especially during summer when fresh, light flavours are in demand.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
- 4 tomatoes, quartered
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a kadhai or wok and fry the cumin and mustard seeds over a medium heat until they splutter. Add the tomato and stir until coated with the seeds, then stir in the ground spices, salt and sugar.
- Add 1 cup (250 ml) water, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes – not too long, or the tomato will break down. Sprinkle with the fresh coriander to serve.
This recipe is from Tasting India (Simon and Schuster, $49.99) by Christine Manfield (photography by Anson Smart).
Cook’s Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
This can be served with other vegetable dishes and makes a great accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken, especially during summer when fresh, light flavours are in demand.
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