How long does Tomato Thokku take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tomato Thokku serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tomato Thokku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tomato Thokku spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tomato Thokku?

3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tomato Thokku?

About 250 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tomato Thokku

Name: Tomato Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

25 min
medium
Serves 2
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Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Tomato thokku from Tamil Nadu: tomatoes, onion and spice powders cooked down until the oil separates. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Salt1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	250kcal	500kcal
Protein	3.8g	7.6g
Carbohydrate	21g	43g
Fat	17g	35g
Fibre	5.1g	10g
Sugar	9.1g	18g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavour.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
Tomato
6
Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well.
SaltSugar
7
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Serve it hot along with rice or roti.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tomato Thokku take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tomato Thokku serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Thokku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tomato Thokku spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tomato Thokku?: 3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tomato Thokku?: About 250 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.