Name: Kunjulli Thakkali Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 10 nos Shallots – 8 (cut in half, Kunjulli); 2 nos Tomatoes (roughly chopped); Curry Leaves (Few); 2 nos Green chillies (slit); 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Red chilly powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder; Salt (As reqd); 2 tbsp Oil; 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds; 2 cups Thin coconut milk

Kunjulli Thakkali Curry

Thakkali curry or Tomato curry is a Nadan Kerala preparation, which is often prepared at every home in Kerala. A very easy preparation of tomato that goes well with rice/chappati.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

10 nos Shallots – 8 cut in half, Kunjulli
2 nos Tomatoes roughly chopped
Curry Leaves Few
2 nos Green chillies slit
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Red chilly powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
Salt As reqd
2 tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
2 cups Thin coconut milk

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or kadai and splutter mustard seeds.
Add the diced shallots and saute till translucent.
Add tomatoes, green chillies and curry leaves. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft and cooked.
Mash the tomatoes well and stir in 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder and some salt.
Add 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil on medium flame.
Reduce heat and add the thin coconut milk, stirring continuosly.
Remove from stove after 2 minutes and serve with rice.

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Kunjulli Thakkali Curry