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.
Servings1 cup
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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