Tomato gravy (Thakali kulambu)

  This kulambu is unique to kongu region.  This  recipe is passing through  generations. This kulambu is best combo with idly and dosa . My  mom makes this often . This is one of my mom’s signature recipe.  Everyone will fall for its taste. This is my 100 th post. I am  happy that my favorite recipe being my 100th post.

Requirements :

Tomato – 6

Onion -1

Dry chili – 4

Coconut – ½ cup

Roasted gram dhal – ¼ tsp

Masala :

Coriander seed – ½ tsp

Cumin – ¼ tsp

Cinnamon – 2’’ piece

Cloves -2

Aniseed – ½ tsp

Poppy seed – ½ tsp

Seasoning :

Oil

Mustard seeds

Curry leaves

Method :

Heat oil in a kadai , add coriander seed , cumin, aniseed , cloves ,poppy seed allow to splutter.

Now add dry chili and tomato.

Sauté in low flame for  about five minutes.

Grind along with coconut and roasted gram dhal.

Heat oil , add oil followed by mustard seeds , onion and curry leaves.

Add the grounded mixture as well as required water and salt.

Allow to boil for ten minutes.

Gravy is ready to serve.

Whenever I make this gravy I will be clouded with thoughts of my grandma.