Tomato Masala kootu

Ingredients
Group I

• Tomato - 3 medium size
• Boiled Eggs (optional) - 4
• Onion - 1 medium size
• Chilly powder - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Mustard & urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - handful
• Oil - 2 tbsp

To Grind
Group II

• Coconut - 2 tbsp
• Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon - 1/2 inch
• Aniseed - 1 tsp
• Cardamon - 2
• Ginger - 1/2 inch
• Garlic - 3

Method

• Heat oil in kadai, on high medium flame.
• Splutter mustard, urad dal & curry leaves.
• Add onions and fry well, till it becomes brown in color.
• Now add the chilly powder & salt. Fry for 1 minute.
• Add the ground masala & fry well.
• Add some water & cover it with the lid.
• Cook it on medium flame till it becomes little thick & no raw smell in the masala.
• Add the chopped tomatoes & mix well.
• Cover & continue to cook for few minutes till there is no raw smell in the tomato.
• Do not make the tomatoes completely mashy.
• Add the boiled eggs & garnish it with coriander leaves.
• Serve it with roti.

Tips for the recipe - Use fresh ripe tomatoes for good taste.