Tomato Kothamali thokku

This Thokku stays fresh when refrigerated even for 4-5 days and is best to take when we travel.Suitable side dish for idlis,rotis and dosas.

Ingredients:

1.Tomatoes-4

2.Cilantro- 1/2 bunch

3.Red chillies-4

4.Tamarind- 1 small ball-50 g

5.Piece of hing

6.Salt

7.Gingely oil- 2 tablespoons

8.Mustard- 1 spoon

Method:

1.Cut each tomato into half.Separate the cilantro leaves from the bunch,nicely wash them.

2.Grind the above with tamarind,red chillies,salt & hing without adding water.

3.Heat a non stick vessel,add 2 tablespoons gingely oil,add mustard.Allow it to splutter.

4.Pour the paste from mixie.Keep stirring continuously.Simmer for 15-20 minutes till it transforms to a nice shiny thick paste with oil floating at the top.

5.Close with lid and cook when it starts spluttering.

6.Store in an air tight container once it cools and can be used for over 4 days.