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    Onion Tomato Thokku

    Last Updated On: Mar 8, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Onion Tomato Thokku with step by step pictures and video. It is a quick sidedish to make which serves great with chapathi, idli dosa etc.onion tomato thokku recipe

    Onion Tomato Thokku – A spicy tangy condiment which can serve as a great side for idli, dosa, chapathi etc. This is a very quick sidedish to prepare which takes just 15 mins when all the ingredients are prepared and ready.

    I first tasted onion tomato thokku in my office when my collegue brought it for lunch. I soo loved it and asked her for the recipe and tried it for that day dinner itself. Its quick, easy to make and tasted soo good.

    About Onion Tomato Thokku

    This is a very simple recipe with minimal ingredients. Just heat any cooking oil , I used groundnut oil which I use for cooking. Temper mustard, jeera, curry leaves let it to splutter. Add onion saute until transparent then add ginger garlic paste and salt. Saute for 2 mins then add tomatoes saute until mushy, cook covered for few mins until raw smell leaves. Add chilli powder, coriander powder mix well and cook for a minute or so. Finally add water and mix well. Cook for 2 mins and switch off. Onion tomato thokku ready.

    Variations

    • You can add fennel seeds while tempering.
    • Replace sambar powder with red chilli and coriander powder.
    • In addition add garam masala powder if you want more masala flavour.
    • Add garlic chopped if you like the flavour. You can even add crushed garlic. Add it soon after the tempering.

    Serving and and storing suggestion

    Serve onion tomato thokku with chapathi, idli, dosa etc. This thokku keeps well for 3 days in room temperature itself and for about a week in fridge. I wouldn’t recommend freezing.

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    Onion Tomato Thokku Recipe

    Onion Tomato Thokku is a spicy & tangy condiment for idli, dosa, chapati that could be prepared in minutes. Onion Tomato Thokku is made by simmering onion & tomato with spices and is liked by all. Onion Tomato Thokku Recipe is published in this post with step by step pictures & video. 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Servings1 cup
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium sized big onion roughly chopped
    • 2 medium sized tomatoes roughly chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • salt to taste

    To temper:

    • 3 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • few nos curry leaves

    Instructions

    • To begin with : Heat oil in a kadai - add mustard seeds let it splutter first. Then add jeera let it crackle then add curry leaves, let it splutter.
    • After that add onion. Saute until transparent.
    • Next add ginger garlic paste and required salt. Saute for 2 mins.
    • Now add tomatoes.
    • Saute until mushy. Mash with ladle and cook.
    • Cook covered for 2 mins or until raw smell leaves.
    • Add red chilli powder and coriander powder. Onion tomato thokku is getting ready.
    • Saute for a minute or so. Do not burn the masalas.
    • Add 1/4 cup water. This is to avoid burning of masalas. This step is close to finish of onion tomato thokku.
    • Cook for 2 mins till it becomes a thokku consistency.
    • Switch off when oil floats at edges or on top.
    • Serve Onion Tomato Thokku with chapathi, idli, dosa etc.

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    Notes

    • Make sure to add only ripe tomatoes.
    • Do not compromise on oil, oil should float a bit at least when you switch off.
    • Do not burn the spice powders so just saute for a minute or so then immediately add water, this is to avoid burning.
    • If you like more of masala flavour then add garam masala powder and fennel seeds while tempering.
    Nutrition Facts
    Onion Tomato Thokku Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (50 g)
    Calories 185 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Sodium 56mg2%
    Potassium 349mg10%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 1336IU27%
    Vitamin C 150mg182%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to make Onion Tomato Thokku

    1.To begin with : Heat oil in a kadai – add mustard seeds let it splutter first. Then add jeera let it crackle then add curry leaves, let it splutter.onion tomato thokku recipe temper

    2. After that add onion. Saute until transparent.onion tomato thokku recipe add onion

    3. Next add ginger garlic paste and required salt.add ginger garlic paste

    4. Saute for 2 mins.saute

    5. Now add tomatoes.add tomatoes

    6. Saute until mushy. Mash with laddle and cook.saute until mushy

    7. Cook covered for 2 mins or until raw smell leaves.cook for 2 mins

    8. Add red chilli powder and coriander powder. Onion tomato thokku is gettng ready.add spice powders

    9. Saute for a minute or so. Do not burn the masalas.saute for a minute

    10. Add 1/4 cup water.This is to avoid burning of masalas.This step is close to finish of onion tomato thokku.add water

    11. Cook for 2 mins till it becomes a thokku consistency.cook for 2 mins

    12. Switch off when oil floats at edges or on top.switch off

    Serve with chapathi, idli, dosa etc.

    onion tomato thokku recipe

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure to add only ripe tomatoes.
    • Do not compromise on oil, oil should float a bit alteast when you switch off.
    • Do not burn the spice powders so just saute for a minute or so then immediately add water, this is to avoid burning.
    • If you like more of masala flavour then add garam masala powder and fennel seeds while tempering.onion tomato thokku recipe

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    Comments

    1. Meena Nair

      June 13, 2023 at 4:57 pm

      Dear Sharmilee,
      Your recipes are very simple to replicate. Your step by step instructions are very clear and simple. Thanks for giving us traditional recipes which are delicious.
      They turn out great!
      Thank you !!!

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        June 24, 2023 at 6:31 am

        Thank u so much!

        Reply
    2. Praveen

      January 31, 2024 at 10:04 pm

      Very nice recipe. Easy to prepare too. Wife n Daughter liked it a lot so much that they wiped the vessel clean… lol

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        February 03, 2024 at 7:27 am

        Thank you so much for trying and sharing the feedback!

        Reply
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