Tomato kurma or thakkali kurma is an unbelievable tasty kurma that can be made in a jiffy! It can make a perfect pair for soft dosa, idli, puri or chapathi. Full video and step by step pictures.
I always wanted to make this kind of kurma for long time. So when I heard this recipe from Raji, mom of Aj’s friend, I was very excited to try this one. I came to know Raji when Aj went for Amazing X science challenge competition. We have a similar wavelength in many thoughts and ideas. So got to go well with her and we keep in touch through phone calls. once she came to know about my food blog and when she explored the recipes, she started admiring it a lot heartily. Though she never agrees the fact that I am also like all of the house wives who cook everyday for their family.
Once when she told me that she is from Chettinad, I was so thrilled. Because I love the Cuisine. She was happy to share two simple recipes from her handwritten note recipe book from her mom. One amongst the two is this kurma. Even though she told this recipe as ‘Vengaya Kuzhambu’ I made it more like Thakkali/ Tomato kurma. I think my tomato ratio is more than she mentioned. Though I have not brought the same recipe she told, the taste was amazing! I kept appreciating the simplicity of the recipe and yet the whole house smelt so good of this kurma. This goes well with Idli/ dosa/ chapathi/ idiyappam.
Thakkali kurma video:
Tomato kurma recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Breakfast- Sides
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves: 3 | Author: Raks anand
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves: 3 | Author: Raks anand
Ingredients
Onion – 2
Tomato – 2
Sambar powder – 3/4 – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 1/8 tsp
Salt – As needed
Tomato – 2
Sambar powder – 3/4 – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 1/8 tsp
Salt – As needed
To grind
Coconut, grated – 1/4 cup
Green chillies – 5
Fennel – 1/2 tsp
Pottu kadalai/ Fried gram dal – 1 tbsp
Green chillies – 5
Fennel – 1/2 tsp
Pottu kadalai/ Fried gram dal – 1 tbsp
To temper
Oil – 1 tbsp
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Cloves – 2
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Cloves – 2
step by step method:
- First grind coconut, fried gram dal,green chillies and fennel with little water to a fine paste.
- Heat a kadai with oil. Temper with cinnamon and cloves. Add finely chopped onion and fry till transparent.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes and little bit of salt. Fry until it becomes soft.
- Add sambar powder and turmeric. Mix well and fry for two more minutes. Add 1 & 1/2 cups of water, add more salt if needed and bring to boil. Add the ground paste and boil for 3-4 minutes. Adjust water consistency if it is too thick.
Notes
- According to original recipe, the kurma has to come out more on whiter side. But I was happy with the orange look 🙂
- Do not add more masalas like cinnamon or cloves or fennel than mentioned, otherwise the kurma tastes different.
- Adjust the water quantity to get a kurma consistency.
Tags: Tomato kurma, thakkali kurma
Serve with idiyappam / Chapathi/ Idli / Dosa. Below is with idiyappam. Yumm!!
I love tomato based curries and they go too well with Idiyappam and dosa.I follow a similar recipe for vegetable kurma.This one's easier with just onions and tomatoes.Btw,love how lovely your idiyappam looks:)
Just love the simple version..
I have the recipe your friend gave you which I too got it from my MIL's neighbor who also happens to be from Chettinad and I do just the same way to go with idlis. Tastes best with idiyappams in my opinion.
Love this tangy ever….
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As sen dont like tomato base , I make the same with vegetables.. will try this version atleast for myself. simple n yummy 🙂
I love tomato kurma..Normally I do it for Idli
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Wow tomato kurma sounds new to me.Will try.
lovely kurma..looks delicious and that idiyappam look so soft n fluffy too
love this Raji….yummy kurma..
never heard of kuruma with tomato..looks delicious and easy too..
more like adding thengai chutney to the kurma! Isn't it?
Hema, we dont usually add fennel in thengai chutney! More over, a kurma will become a kurma only after we add a coconut based ground mixture to it!! Hope u get it?!
raks ! ur idiyappam is amazing ! usually i prepare this kind of kuruma with Brinjal for Vegetable Briyani ! adding fennel to coconut wow its divine taste
hi
i love ur clicks with idiyappam
i usually saute the items given to grind with little oil and follow ur procedure
i will use red chilly powder instead of sambar powder
it will also taste gud.try it out
Very yummy kurma…looks too good
my lil one loves to have idiyappam with kurma, delicious combo 🙂
I can feel the aroma here…looks very tempting with idiyappam!
Super flavorful kurma. chettinad cusine has its unique and nice taste. Beautiful clicks
Love to have this kurma simply with idlis, flavourful gravy.
Tried this kurma today for idli. Before trying i had a doubt whether i would taste good without adding ginger and garlic but the taste was awesome without much ingredients and long process. thanks….
Thank you very much gais. Appreciate your feedback 🙂 I too had the same doubt that without Ginger or garlic, how its going to be, but its amazing right? 🙂
Wow! Delicious..
Love this kurma…very perfect side for idlis…
Tangy and yummy gravy,perfect side dish
tomato kurma looks sounds very yummy…great ccombo with idiyappams…looks very tempting…love ur clicks always..
yummy!
i dont like fennel seeds.Can i substitute with poppy seeds?
yummy kurma,me too makes this same way without sambar powder…clicks are too gud as usual:)
yesi really like the taste of karma without ginger or garlic paste
i love anything chettinad too, especially since they are more known for non veg 🙂
Wow Raji!!! Love this kurma!! and yes even I like chettinaad cuisine!!! so delicious and so flavorful!!! question – what did u add to get the orange color instead of the white one?
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I do without adding coconut ….looks very yum …nice clicks
i always love this kurma.. looks gorgeous..
I love it with idiyapaam they taste so good.
Kurma looks very nice
Made this today for chappathi…. Turned out perfctly… 🙂
Looks tasty…Nice clicks as usual
i liked the black bowl.its so authentic
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Never tried this type of kurma. Simple and a tasty one.
today i m going to try dis i crossed my fingers to come out well
today i am going to prepare this kurma
I have tried many of ur recipes including dum aloo,dhokla…it's really fantastic…thanks a lot…I am going to try this
Sarada
I have tried many recipes that you have posted…it's really amazing…thanks a lot….
Nice work ..
tonite i tried this one really good and easy dish..i added sambar powder + chilli powder..
Hi,more than the kurma…i am very eager to know how u made the flat hotel-like idiyappam (background)
I used a bamboo mesh that my maami got from karaikudi
Hi raks, I tried this recipe today…..wow came out super…..I like all your posts……really admire your effort in clicking those pics……thank you so much……..
Hi raks, I tried this recipe today….wow super….I like all your posts……really admire your effort in clicking those pics…..thank you so much…….
I tried it today… It was too good with idiyappam… Thank u for ur wonderful recipe raks….
Hi mam,i tried it and came out well…but i have a doubt..after adding d paste kuruma turns thicker..even after adding enough water i felt a raw smell..y so mam??pls clear my doubt…
I tried it. It came out very well. Will share the pics
Today i made it.came out very well..time saving too..
Hi rakskitchen, I tried this kurma today morning. It has come very nice.
Thanks for sharing.
I made it and it tasted delicious!
to make the paste did you put fried gram dhal and cashew nuts ? In the video and pictures I do not see the fried gram dahl? And in the recipe I do not see cashew nuts?
Wow.. Great receipe.. Made this as side dish for idly tonight.. Turned out yummy.. Thank you
Wow! Tried it out. Was awesome!
Simple as well as nice
I like all your recipes and i have tried so many… this one is my favorite with idiyappam…. ☺
Tried this today and it was seriously awesome… one of the next kurmas i have tasted!
Hi… Can we replace coconut with anything else as i am allergic to coconut
Thanks
Can just add some cashew paste 🙂