tomato kurma recipe | thakkali kurma | tomato korma recipe (2024)

tomato kurma recipe | thakkali kurma | tomato korma recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. an ideal tomato based tangy curry or kurma recipe which is eaten with dosa, idli, idiyappam, or even with roti and chapathi. basically a south indian tomato curry prepared from tomatoes, onions, coconut, cashews and other dry spices.

tomato kurma recipe | thakkali kurma | tomato korma recipe with step by step photo and video recipe. typically a kurma recipe is either prepared from vegetables or simply mix of meat. however tomato kurma is mainly prepared from just tomato and onions with grounded coconut and spice paste. there are several ways and varieties for this simple tomato based curry, but in this post lets learn a simple tomato kurma recipe.

i have shared the authentic vegetable kurma recipe which is typically served for puri’s or kerala parotta in my native. however tomato kurma is less frequently prepared and served in my native but i have always been a big fan of thakkali kurma. my first encounter with this recipe was during my annual trip to rameshwaram during my college days. for my breakfast, i was served with tomato korma recipe for my soft idli’s with some coconut chutney. i must admit it, it was love at first sight and since than it has become my all time favourite kurma recipe.

even though there isn’t much complicated steps in tomato kurma recipe, yet i would like to share few tips and recommendations. firstly, i have added finely chopped tomatoes to pan and not blended with coconut to make coconut and tomato paste. alternatively, you can add diced tomatoes to blender to form a smooth coconut and tomato paste. secondly, some prefer thakkali kurma without cashews and can be easily ignored if you do not prefer so. lastly, always use ripe tomatoes to get a tangy and juicy kurma recipe.

finally, i would like to highlight my other simple indian curries recipes collection with this post. it includes, soya chunks curry, bhaingan masala, avial, mor kuzhambu, cabbage poriyal, sprouts curry, mirchi ka salan, veg handi and aloo gobi masala recipe. in addition do visit my other recipes collection from my blog like,

• idli recipes collection
• dosa recipes collection
• breakfast recipes collection

tomato kurma or thakkali kurma video recipe:

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how to make tomato kurma with step by step photo:

1. firstly, prepare the masala by grinding¼ cup coconut,1 tbsp putani, 5 whole cashews, ½ tsp fennel, 1 tsp coriander seeds and 2 green chilli.
   
2. blend to smooth paste adding water as required.
   
3. now heat the oil and add in1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp urad dal, ½ inch cinnamon stick and few curry leaves.
   
4. allow to splutter.
   
5. furthermore saute in1 finely chopped onions.
   
6. also add in3 finely chopped tomato and saute well.
   
7. saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
   
8. furthermore, add in½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli powder,½ tsp sugar and salt to taste.
   
9. saute till the oil releases from sides.
   
10. now add in prepared masala paste and1 cup water.
    
11. mix well and adjust the consistency as required.
    
12. further, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or more till the coconut gets cooked well.
    
13. finally, add in coriander leaves and serve tomato kurma along withdosa, idlioridiyappam.

notes:

• firstly, instead of finely chopped tomato, you can use tomato puree.
• also, adding cashews is optional, however they give nice creamy texture.
• additionally, increase the amount of green chilli to make it more spicy.
• finally, add few seeds of methi seeds in tadka for more flavours intomato kurma.