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Thakkali Gotsu Recipe | Thakkali Curry | Spicy & Tangy Tomato Gravy Made Simple
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Thakkali Gotsu Recipe | Thakkali Curry | Spicy & Tangy Tomato Gravy Made Simple

Thakkali Gotsu Recipe | Thakkali Curry | Spicy & Tangy Tomato Gravy Made Simple is a delicious Lunch dish that can be prepared in just 0 minutes....

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10 Min Prep

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20 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves - roughly torn
  • 2 cloves Garlic - pounded/ chopped
  • 1 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions) - quartered
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 15 grams Tamarind - soaked in warm water
  • 2 teaspoons Sambar Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery

Instructions

1
To begin making Tomato Gotsu directions/ Thakkali Curry directions, prepare all the components and keep them ready.Soak the tamarind in fiery liquid for 20 mins.
2
Extract the liquid from the tamarind to get about 1/2 cup of thick tamarind.Roughly chop the tomatoes and pulse the diced tomatoes in a mixer grinder.
3
You want a chunky condiment dip and not a fine puree.
4
This will help introduce texture to the Tomato Gotsu.bring to temperature cooking oil in a pressure cooker on medium bring to temperature, introduce the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
5
introduce the curry leaves, garlic and onions and saute until the onions turn soft and translucent. Now, introduce the crushed  tomatoes, tamarind liquid, turmeric ground mix, sambar ground mix,  table salt and jaggery.
6
swirl around the Tomato Gotsu and pressure bubble gently for 2 whistles.Turn off the bring to temperature and allow the pressure to release naturally.
7
Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and give the Tomato Gotsu/ Thakkali Curry a swirl around. Check the table salt and spices and adjust to umami profile accordingly.
8
Transfer the Tomato Gotsu/ Thakkali Curry to a serving container and offer fiery.offer Tomato Gotsu / Thakkali Curry with Ven Pongal and  South Indian Filter Coffee for breakfast.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
South Indian Recipes
Course
Lunch
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
30 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

10 mins

Cooking Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins
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Author

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